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By enabling this option QuickPlay will always use the Run ROM dialog when launching a game from the ROM list, which is useful if you want to debug problems with an emulator. | By enabling this option QuickPlay will always use the Run ROM dialog when launching a game from the ROM list, which is useful if you want to debug problems with an emulator. | ||
Clear ROM filter on directory change | ===Clear ROM filter on directory change=== | ||
If enabled when you move between directories in Quickplay the filter will be reset to nothing, and all ROMs will be visible. If not enabled then the filter will remain and you will only see ROMs which match the current filter. | If enabled when you move between directories in Quickplay the filter will be reset to nothing, and all ROMs will be visible. If not enabled then the filter will remain and you will only see ROMs which match the current filter. | ||
Remember Last Selected ROM | |||
===Remember Last Selected ROM=== | |||
When enabled QuickPlay will save the last selected ROM when you close the program. This ROM will be displayed next time you load QuickPlay. | When enabled QuickPlay will save the last selected ROM when you close the program. This ROM will be displayed next time you load QuickPlay. | ||
Use QP Temp Dir for Zip Extraction | Use QP Temp Dir for Zip Extraction | ||
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=Media Search Group= | =Media Search Group= | ||
Include ROM directory in search | ===Include ROM directory in search=== | ||
If this is enabled then the media searching routine will also search the directory of the ROM. This may find some files (save states etc), that it shouldn't so I recommend disabling this option and creating a specific ROM media directory. | If this is enabled then the media searching routine will also search the directory of the ROM. This may find some files (save states etc), that it shouldn't so I recommend disabling this option and creating a specific ROM media directory. | ||
Type 1 - the filenames must match so: | ===Search Type=== | ||
====Type 1 - the filenames must match so:==== | |||
ROM name - mario.zip | ROM name - mario.zip | ||
Media name - mario.jpg | Media name - mario.jpg | ||
Type 2 - The media filename must start with the ROM filename so: | ====Type 2 - The media filename must start with the ROM filename so:==== | ||
ROM name - mario.zip | ROM name - mario.zip | ||
Media name - mario_12.jpg | Media name - mario_12.jpg | ||
Type 3 - the media filename must include the ROM filename, so: | ====Type 3 - the media filename must include the ROM filename, so:==== | ||
ROM name - mario.zip | ROM name - mario.zip | ||
Media name - super_mario_world.jpg | Media name - super_mario_world.jpg | ||
For MAME clones use Parent ROM for scan | |||
===For MAME clones use Parent ROM for scan=== | |||
If enabled media searchs for MAME roms will use the parent ROM (only applicable if you scanned ROMs using the 'scan merged roms') | If enabled media searchs for MAME roms will use the parent ROM (only applicable if you scanned ROMs using the 'scan merged roms') | ||
=Miscellaneous= | =Miscellaneous= | ||
Edit System.Dat | |||
===Edit System.Dat=== | |||
The System.Dat file is where all the different systems are stored, and this file can be edited, however doing so may break some dependencies, so I would recommend AGAINST doing this. If you do break the file, simply delete it and QuickPlay will restore it next time it starts up. | The System.Dat file is where all the different systems are stored, and this file can be edited, however doing so may break some dependencies, so I would recommend AGAINST doing this. If you do break the file, simply delete it and QuickPlay will restore it next time it starts up. | ||
Edit Languages | |||
===Edit Languages=== | |||
The Language file is where the different languages which a ROM can be are stored. To add more languages, simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate it next time it starts up.. | The Language file is where the different languages which a ROM can be are stored. To add more languages, simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate it next time it starts up.. | ||
Edit Game Types | |||
===Edit Game Types=== | |||
The Game Types file is where the different game types are stored. To add more types simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate the default file next time it starts up | The Game Types file is where the different game types are stored. To add more types simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate the default file next time it starts up | ||
Create Shortcut on Desktop | |||
===Create Shortcut on Desktop=== | |||
This one is pretty straightforward! Creates a shortcut on your desktop so you can launch QuickPlay! | This one is pretty straightforward! Creates a shortcut on your desktop so you can launch QuickPlay! | ||
Reset Number of Times played | |||
===Reset Number of Times played=== | |||
Another straightforward option, it erases the count of how many times you have played each game. | Another straightforward option, it erases the count of how many times you have played each game. | ||
Reset Settings | |||
===Reset Settings=== | |||
This will delete the settings INI file and recreate the default one. | This will delete the settings INI file and recreate the default one. | ||
=ROM List Settings= | =ROM List Settings= | ||
Full Colour and Font options | |||
===Full Colour and Font options=== | |||
You can change how your ROM listing appears by customising colours and the font used | You can change how your ROM listing appears by customising colours and the font used | ||
Save Column Sizes | |||
===Save Column Sizes=== | |||
Enabling this option will allow column sizes to be saved, and restored next time the program is launched | Enabling this option will allow column sizes to be saved, and restored next time the program is launched | ||
Enable Grid lines on ROM listing | |||
===Enable Grid lines on ROM listing=== | |||
Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of ROMs. | Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of ROMs. | ||
Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing | |||
===Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing=== | |||
Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of ROMs. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected. | Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of ROMs. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected. | ||
Enable Row Select on ROM Listing | |||
===Enable Row Select on ROM Listing=== | |||
Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of ROMs. I recommend this option stay on | Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of ROMs. I recommend this option stay on | ||
Enable Images | |||
===Enable Images=== | |||
This option will toggle whether you want to view the images which indicate whether a ROM is an orphan or not. | This option will toggle whether you want to view the images which indicate whether a ROM is an orphan or not. | ||
=Directory List Settings= | =Directory List Settings= | ||
Full Colour and Font options | |||
===Full Colour and Font options=== | |||
You can customise the folder listing by altering its colour and font. | You can customise the folder listing by altering its colour and font. | ||
Enable Grid lines on ROM listing | |||
===Enable Grid lines on ROM listing=== | |||
Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of folders. | Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of folders. | ||
Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing | |||
===Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing=== | |||
Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of folders. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected. | Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of folders. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected. | ||
Enable Row Select on ROM Listing | |||
===Enable Row Select on ROM Listing=== | |||
Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of folders. | Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of folders. | ||
=Mouse Emulation Options= | =Mouse Emulation Options= | ||
Enable Mouse Emulation with Gamepad | |||
===Enable Mouse Emulation with Gamepad=== | |||
Check this box to turn on the mouse emulation | Check this box to turn on the mouse emulation | ||
Gamepad is analog device | |||
===Gamepad is analog device=== | |||
If your gamepad has an analog thumbstick, as opposed to a traditional D-Pad, click this box. | If your gamepad has an analog thumbstick, as opposed to a traditional D-Pad, click this box. | ||
Mouse Speed | |||
===Mouse Speed=== | |||
This effects how far the mouse moves every time you use your game pad Depends on the following slider also. | This effects how far the mouse moves every time you use your game pad Depends on the following slider also. | ||
Refresh Speed | |||
===Refresh Speed=== | |||
In technical terms, this sets how long the emulation thread will go to sleep for. The less the value the more responsive {and quicker) the mouse will move. I recommend to keep this value at a fairly low setting. On my 700Mhz machine the CPU load rarely goes above 10%. | In technical terms, this sets how long the emulation thread will go to sleep for. The less the value the more responsive {and quicker) the mouse will move. I recommend to keep this value at a fairly low setting. On my 700Mhz machine the CPU load rarely goes above 10%. | ||
Revision as of 08:37, 26 June 2015
The preferences option can be found in the 'utilities' menu.
General Options
Auto delete ROMs linked to deleted emulators
When you delete an emulator if this option is selected, EVERY ROM that is linked to this emulator is automatically deleted. If this option is off then you are asked if you wish to delete any entries.
Minimise when running ROM
Enabling this option will mean that when you run a ROM QuickPlay will minimise. If this option is disabled then QuickPlay wont minimise. Use Old Minimise Style Some people have reported that the 'best' attempt at minimising code is the code from QuickPlay 3.4.3, so I have included an option to use this version of the code instead of my new *improved* version of it! I hope this doesn't turn into a radio group of which version you want to use... :-)
Use 'Run ROM' dialog
By enabling this option QuickPlay will always use the Run ROM dialog when launching a game from the ROM list, which is useful if you want to debug problems with an emulator.
Clear ROM filter on directory change
If enabled when you move between directories in Quickplay the filter will be reset to nothing, and all ROMs will be visible. If not enabled then the filter will remain and you will only see ROMs which match the current filter.
Remember Last Selected ROM
When enabled QuickPlay will save the last selected ROM when you close the program. This ROM will be displayed next time you load QuickPlay. Use QP Temp Dir for Zip Extraction If enabled the QuickPlay temp directory will be used for zip extraction. If disabled, then the directory containing the zip file will be used for extraction.
Media Search Group
Include ROM directory in search
If this is enabled then the media searching routine will also search the directory of the ROM. This may find some files (save states etc), that it shouldn't so I recommend disabling this option and creating a specific ROM media directory.
Search Type
Type 1 - the filenames must match so:
ROM name - mario.zip
Media name - mario.jpg
Type 2 - The media filename must start with the ROM filename so:
ROM name - mario.zip
Media name - mario_12.jpg
Type 3 - the media filename must include the ROM filename, so:
ROM name - mario.zip
Media name - super_mario_world.jpg
For MAME clones use Parent ROM for scan
If enabled media searchs for MAME roms will use the parent ROM (only applicable if you scanned ROMs using the 'scan merged roms')
Miscellaneous
Edit System.Dat
The System.Dat file is where all the different systems are stored, and this file can be edited, however doing so may break some dependencies, so I would recommend AGAINST doing this. If you do break the file, simply delete it and QuickPlay will restore it next time it starts up.
Edit Languages
The Language file is where the different languages which a ROM can be are stored. To add more languages, simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate it next time it starts up..
Edit Game Types
The Game Types file is where the different game types are stored. To add more types simply click this button and edit the file. If you wish to reset this file, just delete it and QuickPlay will recreate the default file next time it starts up
Create Shortcut on Desktop
This one is pretty straightforward! Creates a shortcut on your desktop so you can launch QuickPlay!
Reset Number of Times played
Another straightforward option, it erases the count of how many times you have played each game.
Reset Settings
This will delete the settings INI file and recreate the default one.
ROM List Settings
Full Colour and Font options
You can change how your ROM listing appears by customising colours and the font used
Save Column Sizes
Enabling this option will allow column sizes to be saved, and restored next time the program is launched
Enable Grid lines on ROM listing
Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of ROMs.
Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing
Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of ROMs. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected.
Enable Row Select on ROM Listing
Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of ROMs. I recommend this option stay on
Enable Images
This option will toggle whether you want to view the images which indicate whether a ROM is an orphan or not.
Directory List Settings
Full Colour and Font options
You can customise the folder listing by altering its colour and font.
Enable Grid lines on ROM listing
Turn the Grid lines effect on/off for the list of folders.
Enable Hot Track on ROM Listing
Turn Hot-Track mode on/off for the list of folders. Hot Track is where the current entry under the mouse is highlighted - but not selected.
Enable Row Select on ROM Listing
Turn Row-Select on/off for the list of folders.
Mouse Emulation Options
Enable Mouse Emulation with Gamepad
Check this box to turn on the mouse emulation
Gamepad is analog device
If your gamepad has an analog thumbstick, as opposed to a traditional D-Pad, click this box.
Mouse Speed
This effects how far the mouse moves every time you use your game pad Depends on the following slider also.
Refresh Speed
In technical terms, this sets how long the emulation thread will go to sleep for. The less the value the more responsive {and quicker) the mouse will move. I recommend to keep this value at a fairly low setting. On my 700Mhz machine the CPU load rarely goes above 10%.