New GameBase Frontend v1.3 beta

GameBase · 09 December 2009, 21:16

http://www.gb64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15524#15524

Retro-Nerd · 09 December 2009, 21:26

Thanks James. Looks great so far.

cybermat · 10 December 2009, 11:16

Thanks for your great work!

GameBase · 17 December 2009, 22:22

You're welcome!

New beta:
http://www.leesti.com/gbv13b20091217.zip

As usual, feedback is welcome.

ciao!

Retro-Nerd · 17 December 2009, 23:55

I found maybe a bug: If you change the viewable screenshot size manually in Tools --> Gamebase XXX Options from 320x200 to another size (e.g. 320x256) the second screenshot (mostly in-game shots in gamebase) doesn't show up.

GameBase · 18 December 2009, 01:10

Hi, what do you mean "doesn't show up"? It's black, or not visible at all? I'm assuming you resized the window vertically so that it could fit the 2nd screenshot in?

Thanks

James

Retro-Nerd · 18 December 2009, 01:14

Not visible at all. Yes, resized the vertical size (normal) from x200 to x256. Though you can switch through the pictures with the tiny arrows. Any chances that you increase this area to show both screenshots in 320x256?

GameBase · 18 December 2009, 09:56

Thanks I'll take a look tonight. One last question: you did restart GameBase before testing the new size?

Thanks

Retro-Nerd · 18 December 2009, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameBase

One last question: you did restart GameBase before testing the new size?

I did, thanks for checking this. App. 320x230 is the last working size which shows both screenshots at once.

GameBase · 18 December 2009, 20:29

Hi

I can't reproduce this. I set the screenshots to 320x256 and restart gamebase.

Then I can vertically resize the gamebase window until 2 screenshots appear (when the screenshot area is big enough to show them both (i.e. 2 x 256 pixels)).

Is this not happening on your machine?

Has anyone else had this bug?

Cheers

James

Retro-Nerd · 18 December 2009, 21:31

Strange. How should i resize the Gamebase window, it's already maximized. Btw: The GamebasePlayer shows both screen shots.

GameBase · 18 December 2009, 21:33

What resolution are you running at? Is there space for 2 full-sized screenshots to show, one under the other?

edit: can you post a pic?

Retro-Nerd · 18 December 2009, 21:40

In 1024x768:

320x256 size

320x230 size

Yes, a higher resolution works. But i want to use 1024x768 (19" 4:3 display). Guess i have to live with it.

GameBase · 18 December 2009, 21:53

Aah ok I see your problem.

Not a bug then, but a size limitation, i.e. 2 screeshots don't physically fit vertically on top of one another in that resolution. I can't really make that area any bigger, else the details tabs underneath will have to be made smaller.

I'd say either use a bigger resolution, hide the details tabs via the view menu, or set the size to something smaller (but same aspect ratio) so they fit and don't look too terrible.

Retro-Nerd · 18 December 2009, 21:59

I have to live with it. 320x256 Amiga shots look terrible, if you resize them for the Gamebase viewer. Plus i don't want to change the resolution or disable the "Game Details" Tabs. Anyway, thanks for checking this.

Edit: Ok, 288x230 isn't too bad. I use it then.

NewDeli · 05 January 2010, 12:01

Hi,

May be it would be more appropriate to post this in the Gamebase forum. I don't remember having updated GBA in a while, so I am not sure it applies to all Gamebases :
When I update Gamebase CPC (I know, not among the most famous Gamebases), I have to cope with unsetting the favorite attributes for hundreds of games, then resetting that attribute for my own favorite games.

Would it be too difficult to program a "keep favorites from previous db update" function, James plz ? And may be protecting some .ini files when updating, but first feature request has priority.

...Happy new year !
It's simply great that you have decided to update Gamebase.

GameBase · 05 January 2010, 13:30

Hi, this is also something I've wanted to fix for a while, so I think I'll try and get this functionality in the next version.

cheers

NewDeli · 06 January 2010, 16:56

Nice ! I have one more q. :
Is the new Licence field purpose to document the copyright holder of the game
or
the type of licence that binds its use (commercial, shareware...) ?

Retro-Nerd · 06 January 2010, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deleauvive

Nice ! I have one more q. :
Is the new Licence field purpose to document the copyright holder of the game
or
the type of licence that binds its use (commercial, shareware...) ?

Why don't you test the beta yourself?

GameBase · 06 January 2010, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deleauvive

Nice ! I have one more q. :
Is the new Licence field purpose to document the copyright holder of the game
or
the type of licence that binds its use (commercial, shareware...) ?

It's actually the same as the License field in HOL (has same records).

BTW, I implemented that feature to keep favourites/personal info from previous databases, so keep eyes peeled for the next beta.

cheers

17 December 2009, 23:55	#5
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	I found maybe a bug: If you change the viewable screenshot size manually in Tools --> Gamebase XXX Options from 320x200 to another size (e.g. 320x256) the second screenshot (mostly in-game shots in gamebase) doesn't show up. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 18 December 2009 at 00:08.

18 December 2009, 01:14	#7
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	Not visible at all. Yes, resized the vertical size (normal) from x200 to x256. Though you can switch through the pictures with the tiny arrows. Any chances that you increase this area to show both screenshots in 320x256? Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 18 December 2009 at 01:33.

18 December 2009, 21:40	#13
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	In 1024x768: 320x256 size 320x230 size Yes, a higher resolution works. But i want to use 1024x768 (19" 4:3 display). Guess i have to live with it. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 18 December 2009 at 21:50.

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09 December 2009, 21:16	#1
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	New GameBase Frontend v1.3 beta http://www.gb64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=15524#15524

09 December 2009, 21:26	#2
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	Thanks James. Looks great so far.

10 December 2009, 11:16	#3
cybermat GoalScoringSuperstarHero Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ITALY - Milan Age: 43 Posts: 74	Thanks for your great work!

17 December 2009, 22:22	#4
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	You're welcome! New beta: http://www.leesti.com/gbv13b20091217.zip As usual, feedback is welcome. ciao!

18 December 2009, 01:10	#6
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	Hi, what do you mean "doesn't show up"? It's black, or not visible at all? I'm assuming you resized the window vertically so that it could fit the 2nd screenshot in? Thanks James

18 December 2009, 09:56	#8
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	Thanks I'll take a look tonight. One last question: you did restart GameBase before testing the new size? Thanks

18 December 2009, 20:29	#10
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	Hi I can't reproduce this. I set the screenshots to 320x256 and restart gamebase. Then I can vertically resize the gamebase window until 2 screenshots appear (when the screenshot area is big enough to show them both (i.e. 2 x 256 pixels)). Is this not happening on your machine? Has anyone else had this bug? Cheers James

18 December 2009, 21:31	#11
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	Strange. How should i resize the Gamebase window, it's already maximized. Btw: The GamebasePlayer shows both screen shots.

18 December 2009, 21:33	#12
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	What resolution are you running at? Is there space for 2 full-sized screenshots to show, one under the other? edit: can you post a pic?

18 December 2009, 21:53	#14
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	Aah ok I see your problem. Not a bug then, but a size limitation, i.e. 2 screeshots don't physically fit vertically on top of one another in that resolution. I can't really make that area any bigger, else the details tabs underneath will have to be made smaller. I'd say either use a bigger resolution, hide the details tabs via the view menu, or set the size to something smaller (but same aspect ratio) so they fit and don't look too terrible.

18 December 2009, 21:59	#15
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,438	I have to live with it. 320x256 Amiga shots look terrible, if you resize them for the Gamebase viewer. Plus i don't want to change the resolution or disable the "Game Details" Tabs. Anyway, thanks for checking this. Edit: Ok, 288x230 isn't too bad. I use it then. Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 18 December 2009 at 22:15.

05 January 2010, 12:01	#16
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Hi, May be it would be more appropriate to post this in the Gamebase forum. I don't remember having updated GBA in a while, so I am not sure it applies to all Gamebases : When I update Gamebase CPC (I know, not among the most famous Gamebases), I have to cope with unsetting the favorite attributes for hundreds of games, then resetting that attribute for my own favorite games. Would it be too difficult to program a "keep favorites from previous db update" function, James plz ? And may be protecting some .ini files when updating, but first feature request has priority. ...Happy new year ! It's simply great that you have decided to update Gamebase.

05 January 2010, 13:30	#17
GameBase James Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Folkestone, England Age: 50 Posts: 55	Hi, this is also something I've wanted to fix for a while, so I think I'll try and get this functionality in the next version. cheers

06 January 2010, 16:56	#18
NewDeli Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris / FRANCE Age: 50 Posts: 1,248	Nice ! I have one more q. : Is the new Licence field purpose to document the copyright holder of the game or the type of licence that binds its use (commercial, shareware...) ?

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