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MPTech:
I've searched and asked on the Future Pinball sight, but haven't gotten an answer yet.
I've setup FuturePinball to launch from MAMEWAH and it does, but when it comes up I have to hit Alt-Tab to get focus.
I'm running this on a cab and wanted it to load directly in (like Visual Pinball).  Is that possible?
Any suggestions, please.

here's part of my Future_Pinball.ini file (MAMEWAH 1.61):
### Execution Settings ###
emulator_executable                       H:\Visual Pinball\Tables\vp-launch4.exe
commandline_format                        [name]{nodosbox}{nosafelaunch}{cursor}
alt_commandline_format_1                  [name]
alt_commandline_format_2                  [name]
game_specific_config_path             



Also, is there a way to map ESC to the CP buttons?


btw, FP is awesome!!  If you haven't tried it yet, I really enjoy it.  The Hungry Dead is my current favorite (the theme music is addictive!) and for something quirky, try Crazy Frog.  Pool Champ is a bit more serious.  And just for fun, try Killer Klowns from Outer Space!! :cheers:
Space Fractal:
You have posted it in the wiki forum to. You cant launch exe file directly, because the window/focus problem in Future Pinball. I have posted the link in your other thread.

For the esc key: Use autohotkey (http:www.autohotkey.com). it can remap any keys, and works in most games, but not all.
MPTech:
I'm not trying to shotgun, but my other post was in reference to the Wiki Wrapper section, which as I now see references Future Pinball (http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Pinball
but does not contain a wrapper, or how to launch from MAMEWAH.

Can someone traslate this into MAMEWAH syntax?
c:\
CD c:\Games\Future Pinball\
start poswindow.ahk
"Future Pinball.exe" /open %1 /play /exit


It also doesn't resolve the ESC key issue.
I'm not familiar with authohotkey, but I guess I'll give it a try.
Does anyone have an example?   I'm not trying to be lazy, but I worked almost 70 hours last week and off and on all weekend installing a huge Project at work, and the brain is not firing on all cylinders.

I appreciate the help, but I need a little more clarity!

And again, THANKS for the help!   You guys are GREAT!
Space Fractal:
Hey, the new version 1.5.2 seen to fixed all focus issues, so a wrapper is not needed anymore! I update the wiki about it. I recommed you to download the newest version first.

It may hang in few seconds in MAMEWAH, before the loading game appaer, but it DOES works.

Here is the mamewah ini I used on my cabinet:

emulator_executable                       D:\Games\Future Pinball\Future Pinball.exe
commandline_format                        /open "D:\Games\Future Pinball\tables\[name].fpt" {nodosbox}{safelaunch} /play /exit
alt_commandline_format_1                  [name]{autodosbox}{nosafelaunch}
alt_commandline_format_2                  [name]{autodosbox}{nosafelaunch}
game_specific_config_path   

You should of course change D:\Games\Future Pinball into your path and put all tables in the tables folder.
MPTech:
SORRY, as I said, I was tired and it was late.  (I inadvertantly posted my Visual Pinball settings).

Here is my Future Pinball:

### Execution Settings ###
emulator_executable                       H:\Future Pinball\Future pinball.exe
commandline_format                        /open "[rompath]\[name].[romext]" /play /exit{nodosbox}{safelaunch}
alt_commandline_format_1                  [name]
alt_commandline_format_2                  [name]
game_specific_config_path       



This does work, BUT when it launches I don't have focus and have to monkey with the keyboard. (Alt-Tab)

I also tried your settings SF/D and got the same results.

Am I doing something wrong?
btw, I have been using the new Future-Pinball  for a couple weeks.
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