Putting adf onto cd-r (pc)

JACK98 · 23 October 2008, 07:12

How do you put adf files onto a cdr burned on a pc.Then put the cd into the amiga so it can be read?.I have tried doing it directly as in putting the adf files onto a cdr then burning the cd so then put it on the amiga.But they just come up as standard files, as in plain files.Not like it would turn up they way should be if you put the real thing into the amiga.

Fingerlickin_B · 23 October 2008, 07:37

You need to write them to a floppy using the Amiga.

Amigas cannot play games that are still in .ADF format.

PZ.

_ThEcRoW · 26 October 2008, 02:41

You can mount adfs in the Amiga using the xfs package from aminet. Of course, you cannot boot from them, but it is useful for programs or games that are wb friendly.

kriz · 26 October 2008, 09:51

Or just get Whdload and games, and extract them on the Amiga.. No more messing with floppies...

19 November 2008, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ThEcRoW

You can mount adfs in the Amiga using the xfs package from aminet. Of course, you cannot boot from them, but it is useful for programs or games that are wb friendly.

I've just installed xfs (I think?) to my Amiga drive, but I'm new to all this so not terribly brilliant with mounting or generally getting it working. Can you give any pointers, please?

twizzle · 20 November 2008, 20:46

the best program that i have used and is vertualy idiot proof, is adfblitzer
you just have 2 options, read disc or write disc thats it.

its in the zone for you :-) i have also put an auto unpacking program there aswell I.D.A.F.Y

Etze · 22 November 2008, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by twizzle

the best program that i have used and is vertualy idiot proof, is adfblitzer
you just have 2 options, read disc or write disc thats it.

I am happy that ADF-Blitzer is still being used and recommended! (I am the author of the "enhanced" versions (2.x))

JACK98 · 28 November 2008, 09:25

Recently got my hands on A1200.Still have to expand it.Anyways,could i just put the adf files onto the crossdos formatted floppys.Then unpack them back to the A1200 ram?

OddbOd · 28 November 2008, 10:31

I'm not sure what you mean by "unpack them back to the A1200 ram".

You can definitely transfer ADF files from a PC to your A1200's hard disk (or even ram disk, is this what you meant?) using CrossDOS and then write them to Amiga floppies afterwards. Please be aware that some ADFs are too big to fit on PC floppies even when compressed but you can cut the files in half then reassemble them on the Amiga.

JACK98 · 28 November 2008, 10:38

Yup the ram disk.Is there any quick guide onto it?

Many thanks for replying

Fingerlickin_B · 28 November 2008, 10:44

If you have an A1200 then the easiest way to move files of any size is via a PCMCIA to Compact Flash adaptor...search the hardware section & all will be revealed...it's REALLY simple & the hardware required is ridiculously cheap!

You can also connect CD/DVD drives or ZIP drives, but in a standard case that's much more complicated, plus the transfer speed is slower anyway.

If you are not big on modding & want really fast file transfer speeds, PCMCIA is THE way to go!

PZ.

*EDIT* - I just looked on eBay...take your pick, but these adaptors seem to be gong for about $12AUD including postage. Once you have received the adaptor let me know & I will make the drivers available here for you...they are on Aminet & you could be made to search, but I'll put them here for you...just remember to do the same for others afterward as I am doing for you

23 October 2008, 07:12	#1
JACK98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 420	Putting adf onto cd-r (pc) How do you put adf files onto a cdr burned on a pc.Then put the cd into the amiga so it can be read?.I have tried doing it directly as in putting the adf files onto a cdr then burning the cd so then put it on the amiga.But they just come up as standard files, as in plain files.Not like it would turn up they way should be if you put the real thing into the amiga. Last edited by JACK98; 20 November 2015 at 00:14.

20 November 2008, 20:46	#6
twizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: taunton.som.uk Age: 73 Posts: 681	the best program that i have used and is vertualy idiot proof, is adfblitzer you just have 2 options, read disc or write disc thats it. its in the zone for you :-) i have also put an auto unpacking program there aswell I.D.A.F.Y Last edited by twizzle; 20 November 2008 at 20:58.

28 November 2008, 09:25	#8
JACK98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 420	Recently got my hands on A1200.Still have to expand it.Anyways,could i just put the adf files onto the crossdos formatted floppys.Then unpack them back to the A1200 ram? Last edited by JACK98; 12 March 2015 at 17:27.

28 November 2008, 10:38	#10
JACK98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 420	Yup the ram disk.Is there any quick guide onto it? Many thanks for replying Last edited by JACK98; 12 March 2015 at 17:26.

28 November 2008, 10:44	#11
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	If you have an A1200 then the easiest way to move files of any size is via a PCMCIA to Compact Flash adaptor...search the hardware section & all will be revealed...it's REALLY simple & the hardware required is ridiculously cheap! You can also connect CD/DVD drives or ZIP drives, but in a standard case that's much more complicated, plus the transfer speed is slower anyway. If you are not big on modding & want really fast file transfer speeds, PCMCIA is THE way to go! PZ. EDIT - I just looked on eBay...take your pick, but these adaptors seem to be gong for about $12AUD including postage. Once you have received the adaptor let me know & I will make the drivers available here for you...they are on Aminet & you could be made to search, but I'll put them here for you...just remember to do the same for others afterward as I am doing for you Last edited by Fingerlickin_B; 28 November 2008 at 11:11.

23 October 2008, 07:37	#2
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	You need to write them to a floppy using the Amiga. Amigas cannot play games that are still in .ADF format. PZ.

26 October 2008, 02:41	#3
_ThEcRoW Amiga NetRunner Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spain Age: 45 Posts: 941	You can mount adfs in the Amiga using the xfs package from aminet. Of course, you cannot boot from them, but it is useful for programs or games that are wb friendly.

26 October 2008, 09:51	#4
kriz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: No(R)Way Age: 41 Posts: 3,189	Or just get Whdload and games, and extract them on the Amiga.. No more messing with floppies...

28 November 2008, 10:31	#9
OddbOd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Age: 46 Posts: 666	I'm not sure what you mean by "unpack them back to the A1200 ram". You can definitely transfer ADF files from a PC to your A1200's hard disk (or even ram disk, is this what you meant?) using CrossDOS and then write them to Amiga floppies afterwards. Please be aware that some ADFs are too big to fit on PC floppies even when compressed but you can cut the files in half then reassemble them on the Amiga.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Putting Amiga away for a Minimig	Nostromo	Retrogaming General Discussion	111	12 June 2012 10:39
Putting a laptop into an Amiga?	Geon106	Hardware mods	4	17 January 2011 18:24
Putting an A1200 board in an A1000...	Kristian95	Hardware mods	33	08 October 2009 11:40
Putting Kickstarts in the DEVS: folder	Nostalgeek	New to Emulation or Amiga scene	16	18 November 2008 14:54
Anyone fancy putting some ADF`s onto disk? :)	Mike UK	MarketPlace	4	22 January 2007 17:09