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pacman:
Hi Guys;

First of all, Merry Xmas to everybody. Now here is my issue. I am upgrading to Mame 0.111 on a cab with arcade monitor and ArcadeVGA. Since latest mame versions, there is no more the possibility to create INI files for games using ArcadeVGA tool. I tried many times to configure then the Mame.ini to let him lauch a game to the correct resolution but no luck (image flickering or either not centered). Can someone let me know if there is a new utility compatible with latest Mame release for setting up resolution INI files? ???

Please note that I tried also the mamewah resolution tool but got a type mismatch 13 error on my XP (french version). :banghead:

A little help would be highly appreciated. :notworthy:

Thanks

loganq2:
I'm using an ArcadeVGA card and a 1980's 19" arcade monitor mounted vertically, and Mame .111b,  in order to play the old classics such as Pac-man, Astroblaster, Galaxian, etc. and have it running at  60hz vertical sync.

I've found that every resolution I've tried other than 352x288 cause scrolling, and if I adjust for that scrolling, then the 352x288 games scroll when I go back to them.  For instance if I adjust to 512x512 to play Satan's Hollow, I must readjust the vertical sync on my monitor - then back again for Galaxian.

What can I do so that I can play games like Satan's Hollow, Spy Hunter, Gorf, etc. that won't work with 352x288.  And how can I identify and optimize those which I am running at 352x288 which would do better at another resolution?

FrizzleFried:
Pac Man...

How I got around that issue was by installing mame .106...running the resolution tool...generating the INI files...then re-installing the newer version of mame.  The problem with that is that any game supported by mame between .106 and .111 will not have an INI file generated for it.

Loganq2...

You are screwed.  There isn't anything you can do.  Set up your rig to play the games you play most at a resolution that doesn't roll.  Then when you hit one that does (Satans Hollow,  Tron,  etc.)  then you have to adjust.   The best I can get is a perfect picture on most games and a viberating one (not rolling at least) for the Tron/Satans Hollow games....and because I have a remote "controls" module,  it's not difficult to fix the viberations...but then when I go back to my MAMEWAH menu...it's vibrating again and needs to be fixed again.

These monitors are NOT designed to be running ad such a wide variety of resolutions and as such,  have some limitations.

pacman:
Hi FrizzleFried,

I have also considered your temporary solution on creating INI with mame 1.06 but where can i find Mame 1.06? Cannot find a link with mame backups ???

Thanks for your great support.
Pacman

Circo:
Here is a link to joy monkey's mame 32 archive, http://www.joymonkey.com/main/index.php?n=MAME32Archives.0100To0109

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