Arcade Manager Add-on 2.1.2 (Lite or Full Version with 500+ Cabinets)

[nabeday]

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NewRetroArcade: Neon - Arcade Manager Add-on
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Release 2.1.2 - Please use caution and backup your NewRetroArcade files before installing.
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1160304685

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1160305536

https://youtu.be/7wWXWiwVCZM

https://youtu.be/Gs28hikhz-M

https://youtu.be/lYvu_gbNy7s
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One of the things I loved about the arcades was walking up to machines that I had never seen before and finding some fantastic games. If like me you love NewRetroArcade, but feel that the environment can get a bit stale then this add-on is for you.

Ok, so what is the point in this I hear you ask? Well, the whole objective of this is to have a library of content that can be either randomly generated or held in a fixed location. I have a list of my favourite games that want to see in the arcade all the time, but I would like the arcade to randomise some of the elements. This allows the limitations of the small arcade to grow by just maintaining a list of available content. On top that the tool allows you to preview every aspect of your arcade. No more manual configuration steps. Just use the Arcade Manager to configure the game the way you like with minimal fuss.
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Key Features
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- User friendly graphic user interface to make it easy to set-up your favourite arcade.
- Configure an unlimited number of cabinets, cartridges, posters and tapes
- Arcade randomiser (something different every time you play)
- Save and load your favourite arcade layouts
- Full integration with DayVeeMan's fantastic Button Layout Generator, which is included in the pack.
- All artwork is included the only thing you need to add is the rom files.
- Export and import artist template files for easy configuration.
- Preview your artwork and try out the game while you configure.
- Rom scanner which allows you to create artwork and automatically download attract videos and images.
- LaunchBox Integration to import your existing arcade library.
- Create Tapes and Radio Stations from your MP3 collection.
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Instructions
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1. Please backup your existing Steam\steamapps\common\New Retro Arcade Neon\NewRetroArcade directory before continuing.
2. Install the add-on to Steam\steamapps\common\New Retro Arcade Neon\NewRetroArcade folder.
3. Run the ArcadeManager.exe and configure your arcade.
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Download Links
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The full pack is very large as it includes 545 cabinets with artwork and attract screens as well as 77 posters and 875 cartridge artwork files.

Download Link (2.48Gb) (Full Version with Artwork)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AupEQs_K2T82qgSgyL-ED4j5y0ZR

Peer to Peer Link - (Full Version with Artwork)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4q9eVB_tLgWlNaYXFReERqSm8/view?usp=sharing
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Download Link (74Mb) (Lite Version - No Artwork Included)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AupEQs_K2T82qi6SmI5r3A4oJEHQ

Alternative Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4q9eVB_tLgZngwczZuYjBFanM/view?usp=sharing

Peer to Peer Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-4q9eVB_tLgbWJFVEt4Y25IVGM/view?usp=sharing
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Change Log
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2.1.2 (Install via AutoUpdate Patch)
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- Preview button now updated to use “.arcade” file type and working for all machine types
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Link to manually update if Auto-Update fails: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AupEQs_K2T82q0yNvScVU0_-FvOo?e=BuwaPR
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2.1.1
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- Fixed a bug where the new update to the base game caused the preview function to no longer work correctly.
- The AutoUpdate feature should no longer give a false message for an update when the server is busy.
- Users with the Steam.exe installed in a non-default location can now use the Preview mode.
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2.1.0
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- Added option to change rom file location. (Requires the app to run with admin permissions).
- Rebuilt the generation engine from scratch to improve randomisation and performance.
- Removed the Fix Error button as this feature is no longer needed.
- Now fully compatible with Windows 7 without the need for any additional Windows updates.
- Removed dependance on Powershell scripting engine.
- Application will now automatically check for updates and install when available.
- MP3 combination feature added to allow you to build up a Tape playlist.
- New and improved arcade generator will show a detailed preview of the new arcade.
- Volume controls added to GameMusicVolume and GameVolume attributes.
- Renamed MAME Settings to Settings as menu now covers more options.
- Fixed an issue where "&" characters in the XML were causing an application error on load.
- Preview images have been added for Fixed Location cabinets and Posters on the map.
- Import options now have the ability to download cabinet artwork updates.
- Fixed a bug where the Favourites was not saving the Attract Screen video file.
- Backup favourite files created when Generate is first ran to allow restoration to original arcade.
- Corrected a problem where the Button Layouts were not being set when importing an artist template.
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2.0.5
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- Fixed a bug where the cheats menu was not displaying for the 2014 core.
- Added support for 7z MAME files.
- New preview volume control added to allow the attract screen volume to be turned down.
- Classic Map added to preview cabinet layout assignments.
- New filter option added to allow free text filter of any of the properties (Column Headers).
- Filter option now available for Tapes and Posters.
- Fixed a bug that would cause an exception error when trying to add a new row when in the map view.
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2.0.4
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- Fixed sizing issues on lower resolutions.
- Artwork creation wizard now works for Special and Lightgun cabinets.
- Rom scraper can now be used to create Special and Lightgun cabinets.
- Additional emulator support added for Atari 2600.
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2.0.3
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- Import process expanded to allow your MAME rom collection to be scanned and artwork to be automatically generated. The add-on can now attempt to automatically download the game image and attract screen video. The artwork will be in the form of a marquee with the game marquee image or a text based marquee. The import will allow you to specify a default button layout as well as the colour of the cabinets and text on the marquee.
- Download buttons have been added against the Game Image and Attract Screen, clicking these will attempt to automatically download the game image and attract screen for MAME roms.
- LaunchBox integration now added to allow your Arcade library to be imported to the add-on as standard cabinets.
- Artwork creator wizard button added to the ArtFrontPanelTexture to allow you to generate front facing artwork for any rom.
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2.0.2
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- Preview mode added to cabinets and cartridges to allow you to test the roms and artwork directly from the add-on. Thanks to [DCC] Dec for sharing the code to enable this.
- The add-on will now check if it is installed in the correct directory.
- A new filter option has been added to allow you to filter by platform.
- Scrollbars have been added to allow the add-on to be ran in lower resolutions
- Delete button layout feature has been added to remove layouts.
- Corrected a few issues where the images and videos were not displaying correctly.
- Fixed a problem where Button layouts were sometimes showing mutliple layouts against a single rom.
- Validation added to artist templates to detect the correct format.
- Fixed issues where field values were not being cleared correctly when switching between rows.
- New row creation now defaults certain fields correctly.
- Fixed a bug where the image or video file would not play or display correctly as the file was still being copied.
- Artist templates now added for all cabinets and special characters in rom names no longer cause the app to crash.
- Now bundled with additional codecs required to make media formats play correctly.
- Cheats now work for MAME2014 core.
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2.0.1
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- Windows Media Player no longer needs to be installed to run the application.
- Roms highlight in blue if they are duplicated.
- Drag and drop feature on the grid now automatically scrolls.
- Artist templates feature added to enable multiple cabinet designs per Rom. Artists can now produce artwork zip files by using the in-built export facility. This will produce a preconfigured artwork file that can then be imported by other users. This will include all the artwork files, attract video, button layout and button colours etc. The xml / zip file must be in the format of ROMNAME_ARTISTNAME. Artist templates can be switched using the artist template tab.
- MAME cheat files have been added and can be enabled by pressing the tab button on the arcade and selecting the cheat menu. This will only work for the mame_libretro.dll core as there is a bug in the game with the mame2014_libretro.dll core.
- More validation added to prevent manual entry of dropdown options.
- MAME Settings added for more customisation. Please note that this only works with the mame_libretro.dll core. There is a bug in the game with mame2014_libretro.dll.
- Row is highlighted in blue to show selected cabinet.
- Fixed a bug with the video sometimes showing when the map is displayed.
- Fixed a bug where the fixed posters and cartridges were sometimes being overwritten by random ones.
- Improved the randomisation odds for the cartridges.
- The import xml will no longer raise an application exception if there are formatting issues with the import file.
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2.0.0
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- A new GUI that manages every aspect of the arcade. No need for a CSV file editor.
- Previews of artwork, attract videos, button layouts, button colours, tapes and radio stations.
- Files will automatically be copied into the correct directory when adding new content.
- Auto switching of Attract Screen modes. No more issues with split screen videos.
- Missing Roms are highlighted in the new interface.
- Search, filter and include the games you want in your arcade.
- Roms are now linked to Hyperspin metadata. For filtering by Genre, Manufacturer and Year.
- Redesigned favourites menu to allow you to save your best arcades.
- Neon map included to allow you to see how cabinets are set-up. Randomised or Fixed.
- VR Modes (VR Standard, VR Seated) can now be enabled.
- Gamebro backlight can be toggled on and off.
- Support now added for those that don't want to run any attract screens.
- Validation has been added to the add-on to fix many of the issues that people are reporting.
- Automatically creates missing XML files when you run the add-on for the first time.
- Import existing XML files into your arcade for a quick and easy switch over to using the tool.
- Full integration with DayVeeMan's fantastic Button Layout Generator, which is included in the pack.
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Special thanks to the following contributors
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Artwork Contributors
Tveith, Vermillion, VS Poison, No_CLU, DarkPhenomenon, DayVeeMan, Lestat11, Sintex, Ash, TareXmd, Griffin, SLASHER | kickback.com, kasperhviid, Cothilian, Aabra, [BoA] Mard0ck, LexEscoBar, Sharktopus, Tenka, Cothilian, Antiluddite, Arvid84, MrFox1400, BaggyG, Baiken0, FoxFromSpace, Rayune, Dozenbeer, Super from NotDiscord,
UnchartedMan, Dunsy Bomb, Vodka Gimlet & Koehler732
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Attract Screen Script Writers
DayVeeMan and Jason
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Button Layout Generator Tool
Written by DayVeeMan
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Beta Testers
SilentSnooty, BaggyG, bigvalbowski, Blood-PawWerewolf, No_CLU, Drakotxu, HeavyHitter451, GameCypher, WALBORO & funkdabossa
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Enjoy!

[Vermillion]

Aww you included my artwork! I'm touched

[nabeday]

I hope you don't mind!!

[Vermillion]

Not at all! All I ask when someone redistributes my creations is that they give me credit.

[AllDarnDavey]

Nice!

I'm going to spend so much time this weekend customizing and adding to those lists (and making button layouts by the looks of things).

[nabeday]

Yeah, the button layouts need a bit of work. (Not my strong point!) Also having issues with the game crashing after a while due to the attract screens and I would love to know your take on it and if anyone else experiences similar. I am pretty sure it is down to the video files I'm using as it doesn't seem to happen with the standard files. Any ideas? I looked through the latest version of your release files for the attract screens, but could do with some help in updating my scripts. I've tried sharing the script, but because of the limitations of steam, it won't publish. All I'm doing is calling the ffmpeg from the script and passing in the original parameters, but using the values in the CSVs as variables. Could you please share a raw command line argument of the latest conversion script?

Thanks again

[Jason]

This surplants the random cabinet add on, right?

[nabeday]

Yes, that is correct.

[Rippy]

is this a preset, like iv been dying for? I found an old one that had a nice starter pack, but it was outdated.

[AllDarnDavey]

@nabeday

I haven't seen the memory leak issue. I'm not sure if it's a .flv thing or not.

[Jason]

I have not either.

[nabeday]

@rippymcbacked420

This is includes a starter pack with all the artwork and videos. The only thing missing is the roms, which I cannot share on the forum. There are plenty of places that do share them and the names of the Game files are in the csv files so that should help you locate them.

[nabeday]

@DayVeeMan and @Jason

I've ran some further tests and it is not a memory leak, something else is going on, but it only happens when using the flv attract screens. The raw files have sound included in them. I wonder if it could be an issue like that. I'm scratching my head a bit with this one tbh. I may need to look at getting mp4 versions.

[AllDarnDavey]

http://www.progettosnaps.net/videosnaps/videosnaps_files.php

Tons of attract screens all in .mp4 format.

[Jason]

Yep:
https://www.google.com/#q=ffmpeg+memory+flv+files

[Jason]

Originally posted by DayVeeManXBD:

http://www.progettosnaps.net/videosnaps/videosnaps_files.php

Tons of attract screens all in .mp4 format.

Plus the downloads are all the names of the roms so parsing is easy. See my post on auto downloading here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/465780/discussions/8/343786746003819248/