Problem with WHDLoad SWOS

Steve · 08 June 2003, 23:02

I've transfered my .CAR saved files (from the original SWOS 96-97) across to the saved directory of the WHDLoad version which I installed from the same original 96-97 disks. This WHDLoad version however, doesn't see the files. It only shows the files that it has created itself through the WHDLoad version. Why is that?

Also, after I'd saved the game the screen started to go into some sort of loop between the main menu and save game screen. I had to press escape to stop it from looping. This only happened a couple of times when I saved the game and then I was unable to reproduce it. Strange.

haynor666 · 09 June 2003, 06:21

That's because filenames are strored in Galahad.root file. Putting files only in directory will not any result. You must also add record to this file.

Steve · 09 June 2003, 11:31

Thanks it worked.

10 October 2003, 16:17

Quote:

Originally posted by haynor
That's because filenames are strored in Galahad.root file. Putting files only in directory will not any result. You must also add record to this file.

How do I do that?

Galahad/FLT · 10 October 2003, 19:37

Is do a load of fake saves.

i.e. save lots of the same savegames but under the names of your savegames from your disk.

When you've done that, copy your savegames from your disk directly over the fake ones in the data directory.

Ta da.... you don't have to edit the file (as you also have to store the size of the filename as well!) and it couldn't be easier.

10 October 2003, 21:28

Now why didn't I think of that.

Thanks

haynor666 · 11 October 2003, 16:21

08 June 2003, 23:02	#1
Steve I Identify as an Ewok Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Lincolnshire Age: 45 Posts: 2,356	Problem with WHDLoad SWOS I've transfered my .CAR saved files (from the original SWOS 96-97) across to the saved directory of the WHDLoad version which I installed from the same original 96-97 disks. This WHDLoad version however, doesn't see the files. It only shows the files that it has created itself through the WHDLoad version. Why is that? Also, after I'd saved the game the screen started to go into some sort of loop between the main menu and save game screen. I had to press escape to stop it from looping. This only happened a couple of times when I saved the game and then I was unable to reproduce it. Strange. Last edited by Steve; 08 June 2003 at 23:48.

10 October 2003, 19:37	#5
Galahad/FLT Going nowhere Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: United Kingdom Age: 50 Posts: 9,004	Easiest way.... Is do a load of fake saves. i.e. save lots of the same savegames but under the names of your savegames from your disk. When you've done that, copy your savegames from your disk directly over the fake ones in the data directory. Ta da.... you don't have to edit the file (as you also have to store the size of the filename as well!) and it couldn't be easier.

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09 June 2003, 06:21	#2
haynor666 retro maniac Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tarnobrzeg/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 1,748	That's because filenames are strored in Galahad.root file. Putting files only in directory will not any result. You must also add record to this file.

09 June 2003, 11:31	#3
Steve I Identify as an Ewok Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Lincolnshire Age: 45 Posts: 2,356	Thanks it worked.

10 October 2003, 21:28	#6
BibFortuna Posts: n/a	Now why didn't I think of that. Thanks

11 October 2003, 16:21	#7
haynor666 retro maniac Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tarnobrzeg/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 1,748

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