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Post by dlevere on Apr 23, 2014 5:06:48 GMT -4
By STLcardsWSFollowing the examples of the RetroXMB Lite POC and documentation I released of how some things work with RetroXMB's modded files mixed with RetroArch official file. To create an auto-boot rom from the PlayStation 3's XMB has intrigued developer aldostools and he has in turn created this new RetroXMB Creator Tool around those examples and concept. With a modification that is different from the RetroXMB Lite Concept i disclosed last week , A change that could be a great idea or could prove to be problematic in the future.. I'll explain more in the comments and my feelings of this change as there is Pros to Cons to each approach. Huge thanks for the time, Aldo has taken and the interested he has had in the concept. Update: Aldostools is back with a quick update that adds Drag & Drop Support to XMB Preview Section. RetroXMB Creator This tool allows to create shortcuts of your ROMS on the XMB, using the RetroXMBThanks to Themaister/TwinAphex for RetroArch, STLcardsWS for the template examples Following the example's I have made this tool (with slight modifications). It requires to have installed RetroArch 1.0.0.2 ( brewology link) There is a full package on mediafire and a 3 part version on brewology (due the pkg size limit). Any part can be installed alone. The rom is copied inside the roms folder by default or can be changed to a custom path, that can be defined in the tool. If there is a .jpg or .png with the same name of the rom, it will be used as ICON0. You can add files like: nes-icon0.png, snes-pic1.png, gbc-icon1.pam, gen-pic0.png, etc. and they will be used as the default pictures for the selected emulator type. The RetroXMB Creator uses a similar approach to the one used in IRISMAN 3.0. Version 1.01[*]Fixed a bug in retroarch.cfg path Version 1.02[*]Added Custom Path Options for ROM(s) locations[*]Added Custom Path Options for SAVES Location . Version 1.03
[*]Added support for DOOM (prboom)
Version 1.04 [*]Preview button [*]Right-click on preview button for the hidden settings menu [*]For now it only has the option to define the Title ID of RetroArch (default: SSNE10000 (default RetroArch Cores), but you can change it to RETRO0000 (RetroXMB Lite) or any other that you prefer) [*]Added templates for QuickNES and NEStopia. Version 1.05 - Update[*]Support in preview to "drag & drop" images ScreenShots: Download: RetroXMB Creator v1.05 Source: ps3tools.aldostools.org l PSX-Scene.com (via aldostools)
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Post by dlevere on Apr 24, 2014 2:21:29 GMT -4
RetroXMB Creator v1.1.5 + RetroArch (RetroXMB Edition) By STLcardsWSIntroducing the NEW RetroXMB Lite Setup and also a major update to RetroXMB Creator. Developer aldostools and myself (stlcardsws) have been working together to come up with a RetroXMB solution that will carry this project into the future and stand the test of time, which I think we have accomplished just that. First let's take a look at the RetroXMB Creator update of v1.1.5 by developer Aldostools, where he has added many customizable options. Such as all XMB Art & Sound options, PARAM.HIP support and much more that can be seen in the extensive changelog below. Following aldostools' update I have put together a RetroXMB Edition of RetroArch. This file must be installed after you have RetroArch v1.0.0.2 installed, and gives support to the RetroXMB Lite Concept. All the details are below in the two quotes below in this dual release. Update: A small update to RetroXMB Creator has been made by aldostools to version 1.1.7, see changelog below for all the details RetroXMB Creator by Aldostools AboutAbout RetroXMB Creator This tool allows you to create shortcuts of your ROMS on the XMB, using the RetroXMBThanks to Themaister/TwinAphex for RetroArch, STLcardsWS for the template examples Following the example's I have made this tool (with slight modifications). It requires to have installed RetroArch 1.0.0.2 ( brewology link) There is a full package on mediafire and a 3 part version on brewology (due the pkg size limit). Any part can be installed alone. The rom is copied inside the roms folder by default or can be changed to a custom path, that can be defined in the tool. If there is a .jpg or .png with the same name of the rom, it will be used as ICON0. You can add files like: nes-icon0.png, snes-pic1.png, gbc-icon1.pam, gen-pic0.png, etc. and they will be used as the default pictures for the selected emulator type. The RetroXMB Creator uses a similar approach to the one used in IRISMAN 3.0. Changelogs RetroXMB Creator - v1.1.7 [*]Resized PNG now retain transparency [*]Image scaling now uses Bicubic Interpolation HQ instead of average resizing. [*]There was a regression that introduced by the VB5 editor, that added 2 wrong spaces in the paths for savefile_directory, savestate_directory, rgui_browser_directory, menu_texture_path. [*]I found a few bugs rendering the images in the SavePNG. RetroXMB Creator - v1.1.5 [*]Various minor Tweaks and Additions. [*]cleaning more bugs RetroXMB Creator - v1.1.1Ability to select [*]ICON0.png/jpeg -- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode) [*]ICON1.PAM -- (right click on the icon in preview mode/no video preview) [*]PIC0.png/jpeg -- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode) [*]PIC1.png/jpeg --- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode) [*]PIC2.png/jpeg (4.3 Televisions) --- (right click on the icon in preview mode/no image preview)[*]SND0.AT3 --- (right click on the icon in preview mode) [*]Custom PARAM.HIP (click on the top-left "i" button in preview mode) [*]RetroArch.cfg (Double click on the emulator type found at the left of the main window to edit the .cfg in template folder) [*]Inject "MANUAL" folder in DDS format PARTIAL (it creates a MANUAL folder and includes it in the PKG if you add the .DDS files) [*]RetroArch Global Settings PARTIAL (Click on the top-right blue icon to open a settings window with some global parameters) [*]Support to use the folder structure of the @STLcardsWS 's PKG for RetroArch "Retro XMB Edition" 1.0.0.2 (seen below) Past changelogs Version 1.05[*]Support in preview to "drag & drop" images Version 1.04[*]Preview button[*]Right-click on preview button for the hidden settings menu [*]For now it only has the option to define the Title ID of RetroArch (default: SSNE10000 (default RetroArch Cores), but you can change it to RETRO0000 (RetroXMB Lite) or any other that you prefer)[*]Added templates for QuickNES and NEStopia. Version 1.03[*]Added support for DOOM (prboom) Version 1.02
[*]Added Custom Path Options for ROM(s) locations[*]Added Custom Path Options for SAVES Location . Version 1.01[*]Fixed a bug in retroarch.cfg path ScreenShots RetroArch v1.0.0.2 (RetroXMB Edition) Unofficial Add-on - Requires RetroArch v1.0.0.2 by STLcardsWS
This is a package that is required to be installed over the official RetroArch Installation (v1.0.0.2). This adds some files in order to give RetroXMB LIte support while allowing for any future fixes if they arise. INSTRUCTIONS for RetroXMB Lite Setup:RetroXMB Lite vs RetroXMB (Original)[*]With RetroXMB Lite:
[*]No longer is there a core in each and every package. (Save HDD, Space and makes future updating of your ROM packages easy when new Official RetroArch updates are released[*]Rom Location can be defined to any path. So put the rom in the package or have the choice to put your roms in a central folder.[*]Packages are basically shortcuts and only real size to the package is the XMB art and sounds you add!!!
Thanks / Credits
[*]Squarepusher / Themaister for RetroArch (Libretro) [*]doobz original creator of RetroXMB [*]aldostools for your work on RetroXMB Creator [*]Sandungas & Ada Loves Lace - RetroXMB Contributors [*]Myself (STLcardsWS) for not letting this project fade [*]Tranced for the RetroXMB name [*]Everyone else who has made RetroXMB contributions and contributions to the PS3 Emulation Scene!!!![*]Thanks to all my fellow Retro Gamers
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Post by dlevere on Apr 26, 2014 15:59:54 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on May 12, 2014 6:02:03 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on May 13, 2014 4:24:16 GMT -4
New PS1 Support & DOSbox Support By STLcardsWSDeveloper Aldostools has been busy continuing the progression of his RetroXMB Creator Tool, With the releases of versions 1.4 & 1.5. There has been the addition to create DosBox and also PlayStation (PS1) PKG's for the XMB. Similiar to the tool created by developer doobz called PS3toPS1 ( also featured in RetroPS3). Aldostools uses IRISMAN (Iris MAnager in doobz tool) as back-end for emulation of the PS3. So by holding R1 or L1 button when booting your PS1 Game from the XMB, you can access IRISMAN PS1 Settings prior to the game booting (see pics below). This is a great addition as doobz tools where very useful but unfortunately his could not be updated for current CFW as it was missing the correct payloads. Then also added was the ability to create DosBox Packages, reviving an old function from the 3.55 days of DOStoPS3 , but the developer added his own implementation of the features after a request. Also there have been various features added to preview mode, such as the ability to paste an image from the clipboard or auto loading of CON0/PIC1/PIC2/etc from a Rom Folder. See all the changes and logs below with some pics of these new features. About: Retro XMB Creator 1.5 This tool allows to create shortcuts of your ROMS or PS1 isos on the XMB, with custom images and manuals in DDS format. Requires to have installed RetroArch 1.0.0.2 on the PS3 (except for PS1 isos) Optionally you can use this addon RetroArch 1.0.0.2 (Retro XMB Edition) to retain the compatibility in your Retro XMB packages, if RetroArch gets a future update. Requires to have RetroArch installed. Thanks to Themaister/TwinAphex for RetroArch, STLcardsWS for the template examples. Floris van den Berg for FreeImage.dll, NVIDIA Corporation for the free Legacy Texture Tools. Changelogs: New in version 1.5: [*]Added support for creation of DOSBOX packages. New in version(s) 1.4.x: [*]Added support for PS1 isos[*]Added support for paste image from clipboard;[*]Added auto load ICON0/PIC1/PIC2/etc from the rom's folder. V1.3.5[*]I have added a progress bar when roms are dropped to create multiple packages in batch. Also the selected core is now displayed in preview mode. V1.3.4[*]I have included these wallpapers in a new folder "Skins" You can select one of them pressing F3 (Blue Icon), then going to the "Skins" tab. The selected skin will be used on the packages created with the selected core. v1.3.3[/b] [*]ICON0.PNG fix in preview mode v1.3.2[*]Temporary working folders are now stored in .\Work folder. Packages are now stored in .\Packages folder. v1.3.1[*]I just fixed a regression introduced in 1.3. It should be fixed in version 1.3.1 v1.3[*]Added a new Core Options window (press F2 to access it)[*]Changed the aspect_ratio_index from "22" to "0" when Aspect Ratio is 4:3 v1.24[*]Added support for"SCE-PS3 Rodin LATIN" font for PARAM.HIP[*]Added an experimental conversion method using the parameters: -rel_scale 0.6, 0.6 -24 dxt1c[*]If the images are already in DDS format, the program will use them, instead of try to do the conversion.(it's not the best approach, but at least the images will have the proper size if you provide them already converted) v1.23[*]Added a list of variables from the text file viewable NVDXT_parameters.[*]Added a new function to set the parameters NVDXT pressing the F2 key from the window RetroXMB Manual Menu.[*]Added display of the size of the image that will be shown at the top of the application next to the title. v1.22[*]Rom location added to PARAM.HIP automatically. (PARAM.HIP txt contents is viewable from XMB by highlighting the rom and pressing ;/\: to access side-bar menu and select "Update Histroy" v1.20[*] Now can create manuals in .DDS format. Just drag & drop the images in .jpg, .png, .bmp, .tif or .dds on the Retro XMB Manual window, hit MANUAL button and then create the PKG.[*] RetroXMB Creator can be used as a manual reader on uncompressed PKG files v1.1.5[*]Various minor Tweaks and Additions.[*]cleaning more bugs v1.1.1Ability to select[*]ICON0.png/jpeg -- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode)[*]ICON1.PAM -- (right click on the icon in preview mode/no video preview)[*]PIC0.png/jpeg -- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode)[*]PIC1.png/jpeg --- (drag & drop image or right click on the icon in preview mode)[*]PIC2.png/jpeg (4.3 Televisions) --- (right click on the icon in preview mode/no image preview)[*]SND0.AT3 --- (right click on the icon in preview mode)[*]Custom PARAM.HIP (click on the top-left "i" button in preview mode)[*]RetroArch.cfg (Double click on the emulator type found at the left of the main window to edit the .cfg in template folder)[*]Inject "MANUAL" folder in DDS format PARTIAL (it creates a MANUAL folder and includes it in the PKG if you add the .DDS files)[*]RetroArch Global Settings PARTIAL (Click on the top-right blue icon to open a settings window with some global parameters)[*]Support to use the folder structure of the @stlcardsws 's PKG for RetroArch "Retro XMB Edition" 1.0.0.2 (seen below) v 1.05[*]Support in preview to "drag & drop" images v 1.04[*]Preview button[*]Right-click on preview button for the hidden settings menu[*]For now it only has the option to define the Title ID of RetroArch (default: SSNE10000 (default RetroArch Cores), but you can change it to RETRO0000 (RetroXMB Lite) or any other that you prefer)[*]Added templates for QuickNES and NEStopia. v 1.03[*]Added support for DOOM (prboom) v 1.02[*]Added Custom Path Options for ROM(s) locations[*]Added Custom Path Options for SAVES Location . v 1.01[*]Fixed a bug in retroarch.cfg path v1.00 PS1 XMB Package: Added in v1.4 Click image for larger view PS1 Setting menuTo access this menu press and hold or upon boot of your PS1 Game from the XMB Click image for larger view DOpSBox (dosbox) XMB Package: Added in v1.5 Click image for larger viewRetroXMB Lite Setup INSTRUCTIONS Based on doobz original RetroXMB with a Twist to the concept (Lite) by STLcardsWSpsx-scene.com/forums/f190/retroxmb-official-guide-wip-122678Click to View RetroXMB Guide/Art Thread Download:Retro XMB Creator 1.5Source: psx-scene.com/forums/f6/article-retroxmb-creator-v1-3-5-aldostools-122855/#post1130622
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Post by dlevere on May 15, 2014 0:35:17 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on May 18, 2014 6:10:11 GMT -4
By STLcardsWSDeveloper Aldostools has been busy continuing the progression of his RetroXMB Creator Tool, With the releases of versions 1.4 & 1.5. There has been the addition to create DosBox and also PlayStation (PS1) PKGs for the XMB. Similiar to the tool created by developer doobz called PS3toPS1 ( also featured in RetroPS3). Aldostools uses IRISMAN (Iris MAnager in doobz tool) as back-end for emulation of the PS3. So by holding R1 or L1 button when booting your PS1 Game from the XMB you can access IRISMAN PS1 Settings prior to the game booting. This is a great addition as doobz tools were very useful, but unfortunately his could not be updated for current CFW as it was missing the correct payloads. Then also added was the ability to create DosBox Packages, reviving an old function from the 3.55 days of DOStoPS3, but developer adding his own implementation of the features after a request. Also there have been various features added to preview mode such as the ability to paste an image from the clipboard or auto loading of CON0/PIC1/PIC2/etc from a Rom Folder. See all the changes and logs below. Updated v1.5.1 & v1.5.2 (May 14): Aldostools has released two more additional update to RetroXMB Creator with two massive updates. Adding various Bios support and multi disc support for PS1 see all the details below for more features added in these two updates released today. Update v1.5.3 - v1.5.4: (May 17) There has been a couple small updates pushed for RetroXMB Creator in the last couple of days. There was a bit of a regression in version 1.5.2 so be sure to get the latest version if you have not yet as it does contain a small bug that prevented the RetroArch from running. Aldo the ability to add multiple roms into the package if you are not using the CENTRAL Path for to store your games. RetroXMB Lite SetupBased on doobz original RetroXMB with a Twist to the concept (Lite) by STLcardsWSpsx-scene.com/forums/f190/retroxmb-official-guide-wip-122678Download:Retro XMB Creator 1.5.4Source: ps3tools.aldostools.orgPSX-Scene.com (via Aldostools)
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Post by dlevere on May 20, 2014 2:28:46 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on May 27, 2014 4:04:10 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on Jun 27, 2014 12:16:50 GMT -4
Aldo Vargas has updated RetroXMB Creator to support the latest scene trends. LUA and PS3 PKG creation are included! Aldo's RetroXMB Creator used to be mostly tied to RetroArch, but the new features found in today's update prove that the tool can be used to create far more than simple ROM shortcuts. As part of PS3's recent LUA explosion, you can now make full installable LUA PKG's from standard lua.apps. In addition, you can also put together genuine PS3 homebrew PKG's too. Check out the change log below! Retro XMB Creator 1.6.2 What's new: [*]Added support to create Lua packages [*]Added support to create PS3 homebrew packages [*]Updated the PSX launcher (IRISMAN 3.03)
RetroXMB Lite Setup Based on doobz original RetroXMB with a Twist to the concept (Lite) by STLcardsWS (No Cores in the package replaced by standard core location, cut file size of packages dramatically compared to the traditional RetroXMB way)
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Post by dlevere on Jul 23, 2014 1:15:40 GMT -4
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Post by dlevere on Aug 19, 2014 0:58:31 GMT -4
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