CUSTOMIZABLE SD Loader "PRGLOADV2"

[schristis]

PRGLOADV2.3.zip

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Plannet-X16 Didn't work because of a TYPO that I'm extremely embarrassed about.

OK~ Found the problem.... their is definitely a difference in the emulator & real hardware; that I will post in bug reporting after work tomorrow. I have to get up early and have to go. I believe that this V2.3 should work with all the programs now.....
Best Regards Shaun.


(Count from 0 again lol...)


For the SD card image:
https://commanderx16.com/downloads/sdcard_root.zip

It helps to use the -RTC switch, in the BATCH file when running the emulator for this program !
So you wont have to set the Date & Time !

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List your games, and apps..... In the order you want, in the list of your favorites.
No more looking for that program.... no more shuffling through the directories... trying to find that game !

It's so easy now; Just edit and save the list that 'YOU' want to use and play....
It's a straight forward approach to this problem !

When you Add or or Change the order... it's self explanatory !! give it a go!!!! get organized with your programs !
When you Edit it... just type in the name and directory, like the other examples on the list..... too easy !
After you Edit the list... it will return back to the program where you left ~

It will be saved for the next time you use the X16 !!! COOL!
Which is the way, I would want to use it in front of my TV.....

load the slots and "PLAY"

I hope you will find it useful. You can actually "DEMONSTRATE" programs from your list ...



Let me know how you like it !!!

Best Regards
Shaun Christiansen

[schristis]

Just a note...
If its worth getting 'you' more organized.... then it's worth looking at......
If you dismiss it, then you'll miss out... I hope it surprises you how straight forward this is,
and even better if it's in AUTOBOOT.

[Xiphod]

Looks neat. And I think you could chain some menus together - for example, the first entry could be CATEGORIES of software (like puzzles, action, gamepad, apps, etc - that invoke different folders of PRGLOAD) and select the software within those categories.

One note - maybe options to work in 40 col mode, and remember about the edges being clipped for those using a classic CRT.

Maybe SPACEBAR can randomly select a title, let the Universe decide for you

[schristis]

Hi Voidstar Thankyou for taking the time to look at it !

Yes... I do want to add more ... I want to put "TOP 10 GAMES" you can put on the list...
Ummmmm......
But that wont be until after VCF... (I hoping there will be some releases)...
So I Will add changes to this; in a week or 2... maybe ??!

I guess I will have to make a 40 column mode *~!

And the space-bar thing sounds worth trying....
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In saying all this....
I like how "EDIT" can be executed...
Any1 can use the same Ideology; too open & close files, while being able to "EDIT" them; returning within the same program ..
It seems like a good combination !

Anyway... Thankyou
Best regards
Shaun

[schristis]

OK... I've done an updated "PRGLOAD"
* Ive put in "TOP 10 GAMES"
These are games "You" choose and are "Your" top 10
* Added animations
*Changed the menu around...

I still have to create a "40 COLUMN" mode, and I might do the random space-bar thing !

I was hopeing that ROMTERM was going to be in ROM R48
But I put it under a function key anyway....

Also I put FM (File Manager) under a function key... since its pretty much globally used now...
Ummm..
I hope it's not "Frowned Upon" that I put FM under a function key...
I'll remove it.... if any1 has problems with it being used ?
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Ummm....
OK re-editing this post....
I'm thinking about adding SUB-MENU'S in a "smart way"....
But it will have to wait a few weeks before I do more on this....

Best Regards; Shaun.

[Desert-Fox]

schristis,
Man, I love the look of your pgloadv2 program but I am having an issue trying to get it to work for me. I cannot for the life of me figure out where this is supposed to reside. I keep getting errors like ?File not found error in 141 when i try Scumbotron,or 139 then I do 8-bit dance. I even made a new SD card with the SD Card image you showed. I am sure it is something very simple I have out of whack on my end. I'd appreciate any advice you could give. Thanks!

[schristis]

schristis,
Man, I love the look of your pgloadv2 program but I am having an issue trying to get it to work for me. I cannot for the life of me figure out where this is supposed to reside. I keep getting errors like ?File not found error in 141 when i try Scumbotron,or 139 then I do 8-bit dance. I even made a new SD card with the SD Card image you showed. I am sure it is something very simple I have out of whack on my end. I'd appreciate any advice you could give. Thanks!

Hi Desert -Fox.... I usually place the PRGLOADV2.2.PRG program just inside the sdcard_root folder... so the PRGLOADV2.2 is in the same directory as FM.PRG (file manager).... I usually place the emulator in that directory also... It should work.
Ohhh all 3 files in that directory PRGLOADV2.2, PROGRAM LOADS & TOP 10 GAMES; should be placed in there.
It also works on my X16, if I place it just inside the SD card.
Make sure you place it in the latest version of the SD card, or from the link on my page.

I'm guessing you could have put the PRGLOADV2.2 folder in that directory instead of the 3 files, that are in there; and placing them into that directory ?
Just persist with it a little~

I just downloaded them both & it works. Ummm... Remember you can edit the Games & Programs to the ones "you want" by going into F1 & F2 and put what you want on your lists.... It's customizable !

I hope this helps.
Best regards Shaun

[Desert-Fox]

trying to figure out how to add a picture

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[Desert-Fox]

schristis,
Thanks for replying. So, i set up a new SDcard using the the SD card image: https://commanderx16.com/downloads/sdcard_root.zip.
that you included. I don't use the emulator just the X16 itself. I tried putting the 3 files straight on the sdcard and running it. It didn't work. Then I moved the 3 files into the SDCARD-ROOT directory. It partially worked. Anything on the function keys works but again I cannot seem to get anything in Top Ten Games or List of Programs to work. They are still giving me 'File Not Found' errors. Example---
In Top Ten Games, item 1 is SCUMBOTRON. When I look at the file It seems to be the same structure. In the SDCARD-ROOT directory it matches what is in you top ten games. Yours is:
SCUMBOTRON.PRG
/GAMES/SCUMBOTRON

I goto /games and there is a sub directory /scumbotron. I go into that and there is the scumbotron.prg

Everything looks right but I can't get it to run. Maybe I'm missing something. I hope you can help me.

[schristis]

schristis,
Thanks for replying. So, i set up a new SDcard using the the SD card image: https://commanderx16.com/downloads/sdcard_root.zip.
that you included. I don't use the emulator just the X16 itself. I tried putting the 3 files straight on the sdcard and running it. It didn't work. Then I moved the 3 files into the SDCARD-ROOT directory. It partially worked. Anything on the function keys works but again I cannot seem to get anything in Top Ten Games or List of Programs to work. They are still giving me 'File Not Found' errors. Example---
In Top Ten Games, item 1 is SCUMBOTRON. When I look at the file It seems to be the same structure. In the SDCARD-ROOT directory it matches what is in you top ten games. Yours is:
SCUMBOTRON.PRG
/GAMES/SCUMBOTRON

I goto /games and there is a sub directory /scumbotron. I go into that and there is the scumbotron.prg

Everything looks right but I can't get it to run. Maybe I'm missing something. I hope you can help me.

Your right, ummm... SCUMBOTRON & 8BITDANCE works on the emulator, not on real hardware when using my program loader; which is intersting?
One thing thou; I have found KG3D & I think Planet-X16 didn't work because a typo (I'm very embarrassed about)
But I still don't know why SCUMBOTRON & 8BITDACE works on my loader with the emulator, but not on real hardware with my loader...??

OK I definable found a difference on how the emulator "SEE'S" Data in data files??? if thats worth anything, I will report it tommorrow.
I'm a bit tired, So I believe the V2.3 should work with all the programs now
Best regards Shaun