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03-08-07
CPV2 version .30 is now available on the downloads page. Fixed a bug introduced in .29
that allowed player 2, 3 and 4 control types to display incorrectly. Updated the version
number for the Layout Designer to align with the CPV2 Viewer.
03-07-07
CPV2 version .29 is now available on the downloads page. Fixed a bug in the Layout Designer
that made the newly added labels small and difficult to get a hold of. Fixed a bug where the
Joystick specific labels would not display if the P#Controls labels were not visible.
01-10-07
CPV2 version .28 is now available on the downloads page. Fixed a bug with the Accessory
Viewer label not showing up for Mame if a control panel or instruction cards existed.
I added individual downloads of the three main executables to the CPV2 download page.
This will make it easier for the users to upgrade. As update are posted I will specify which
executables have changed. New users can still download the entire CPV2 program in a
single zip archive for first time installation.
01-07-07
CPV2 version .27 is now available on the downloads page. Fixed a bug with the labels
now showing up when an existing layout was opened. Added a version number to the
CPV2 help screen.
12-12-06
CPV2 version .26 is now available on the downloads page. See the docs for changes.
Added scroll bars to the Layout Designer.
10-17-06
CPV2 version .25 is now available on the downloads page. See the docs for changes.
This is a very small bug fix release.
10-14-06
CPV2 version .24 is now available on the downloads page. See the docs for changes.
Many new features have been added.
09-15-06
I updated the CPV2 System Files and the install routine to work with Windows 95,
Windows 98 and Windows ME (ME has not been tested).
08-21-06
CPV2 version .22 is now available. Added the ability to have game specific, parent specific and
family (neogeo) specific layouts. Restructured the file system. Redesigned and renamed the CPV2
Description Generator app. It is now called CPV2 File Setup Utility. Minor bug fixes.
08-20-06
CPV2 version .21 is now available. Changes include the addition of PNG, PCX and BMP file
format handling. Added the ability to view the original arcade control panels with the
accessory viewer. Minor bug fixes.
08-19-06
I updated all of the MameWAH INI files to be current/ Please note that all files are now for
MameWAH 1.62 b10. I also updated the specific emulator information to be current with
the emulators I am now using for each platform.
08-18-06
Version .20 is now available. I optimized the batch snap creation code. The entire code is also rewritten for
better performance. See the readme.txt file and version.txt file for more changes and details.
08-15-06
Version .16 is now available. I added the ability to batch create a set of snaps for all the Mame games that
are currently documented by the controls.ini team. See the readme file for more details.
I also changed the snapshot key from F3 to F12 (duh!). Lastly, I fixed a few minor bugs.
08-14-06
Version .15 is now available. I fixed yet another nasty bug when sending only a parent rom using MameWAH.
Added screenshot capabilities using the F3 key. See the readme for more information.
08-13-06
Version .14 is now available. I fixed a nasty bug when sending only a parent rom using MameWAH.
Apparently MameWAH still sends the [cloneof] tag even if it is empty.
08-12-06
Well version .13 is now available. After many hours I believe the CPV2 is in final working condition as
far as feature changes. I am looking into adding screenshot generation capabilities but other than that it's
about done. Of course if you users have and good ideas I will happily consider them. This release
addresses an issue where clones would display the name of the parent rom in Mame. If was impossible
to fix this without interfacing with Mame. So, you will now see another executable for generating a
Descriptions.txt file. Please consult the documentation for usage.
08-11-06
Changed the commandline syntax to be more uniform. Non-Mame entries now have a prefix of "-p=".
Added commandline parameters of "-h" and "-?" to display a help screen describing the proper syntax.
Added more error checking.
08-10-06
Added relative paths to the ini and layout files to help launching the first time
from any folder.
08-10-06
Added a few minor changes to CPV2. The latest version is .10.
08-08-06
I completely re-branded the website. It is now know as CPV2. As you might imagine this is
accompanied by a new application. It is a replacement for CPViewer. It eliminates the need
for CPVW and also for my generic CPViewer. It also have console/computer/handheld
control panel viewer capabilities. Look at the screenshots page for a few shots. All the details
are included in the included readme file.
07-25-06
Added three new layouts. You can get them on the layouts page.
02-25-06
Completely rewrote the website.
Added an individuals page for the new layout set, here.
02-22-06
I added a complete new set of layouts. You can preview one here and download them here.
09-08-05
I updated the Mame NMS File Creator application due to the fact I had the fields
reversed. :) That's what you get when you code at 3:00AM.
09-06-05
Added quite a few new platforms, mostly computers. Added a full set of INI file
for MameWAH ver. 1.62b4. Added Atari Jaguar CD and associated files.
08-24-05
Added a hacked version of Handy 0.90 to the applications page and updated all links
including the ini file to show the necessary settings. Read the included readme file for usage.
This version will exit with the ESC key. Alt-Enter toggles fullscreen and the Pause, Reset
and Screenshot have been changed to P, F3 and F12 respectively to match the Mame convention.
08-10-05
Added a layout for Sega Dreamcast.
Moved the Spectravideo and Sinclair stuff to the computers section on the INI files page.
05-30-05
Added a layout for Nintendo Super Gameboy and Sega
Saturn and all the associated files.
04-05-05
Added a commandline wrapper for Project64 ver. 1.6 and made all
the necessary updates including the INI file.
03-27-05
Added a commandline wrapper for Nebula (all non-CD games).
Added a commandline wrapper for Nebula (NeoGeo CD games).
Added a commandline wrapper for MacigEngine (TurboGrafx CD games).
Added layouts for NeoGeo Console, NeoGeo CD and TurboGrafx CD.
Added INI files for Nebula, NeoGeo CD (in Nebula) and TurboGrafx CD (in MacigEngine).
03-21-05
Added commandline wrappers for MSX1, MSX2 and NeoGeo Pocket.
03-15-05
Added a commandline wrapper for Atari Lynx (Handy).
03-11-05
Added Bartop cabinet pics.
02-22-05
Updated a couple of the screensavers so you don't have to press a key when they start. Added
MameForever screensaver (Thanks ORC).
01-30-05
JFath has updated CPVW again adding a display for 2 player games. It's now at version 1.0.10
I also fixed a broken link for the hacked version of Z26.
01-27-05
JFath has updated CPVW again fixing a few bugs with the reading of the controls.xml file.
01-26-05
JFath has updated CPVW giving it the ability to handled the games which are not documented yet
using my "Undocumented" label. L also added some more graphics, fonts and Mame Screen Savers.
01-24-05
JFath has updated CPVW giving it the ability to read the XML version of the controls file.
You can download it on the downloads page. Be sure to read the included readme file
for instructions.
01-23-05
I started adding all of my support files. Currently my Daphne.nms file and Z26 support files
have been added with many more to follow.
01-22-05
Updated CPVW to fix a crash that could occur when no rom file and no image file were
supplied on the command line.
01-21-05
Added CPVW. It's a generic control panel viewer AND an enhancement for CPViewer.
It displays much quicker than my CPViewer application and does not require the .NET
framework. I has the ability to read CPViewer layout files and requires them to function
properly for Mame using the controls.ini file. Currently it doesn't have a rotate feature for
cocktail cabinets but will fill everyone's needs for their uprights.
Updated the INI files to reflect the CPVW changes.
01-20-05
Updated the entire website including INI files to be MameWAH 1.6 Final compatible.
01-14-05
Completely rewrote the entire website and reorganized things by platform. Added some hacked emulators and commandline wrappers.
12-28-04
All of the layout INI files have been updated to work with MameWAH ver. 1.6b5. I also added a layout for the Channel F.
12-11-04
All of the layout INI files have been updated to work with MameWAH ver. 1.6b4. If you find any errors please email me.
11-21-04
Added Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, Adventurevision, Supervision, Atari ST, Spectravideo and Visual Pinball Layouts. Some of these are not quite finished yet. I am having problems finding screen shots for the Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Commodore 128, Commodore VIC 20 and Atari ST platforms. If you know where I can finds some of these please email me so I can finish the layouts.
11-07-04
Added MSX1, MSX2, 3DO, Wonderswan and Spectrum ZX Layouts.
10-23-04
Added an Arcadia Layout.
10-22-04
Added a Vectrex Layout and INI file.
10-21-04
Update all of the emulator specific INI files to the latest version, MameWAH 1.52.
10-16-04
Added my sound clips that I use for MameWAH's menus to the downloads section. View the readme.txt file for installation instructions.
Added all of my layout files to the downloads section. You can use these as examples of the settings I use for each emulator.
Wrote a quick tutorial on setting up MameWAH layouts. This is available in the downloads section.
10-04-04
Added a downloads section. I have spent LOTS of hours on my MameWAH skins and generic CPViewers for consoles and wanted to share them with everyone. However, I can't take most of the credit. It goes out to TimO and Stuzza. They did all the hard work. I just rearranged a few things. Thanks a lot guys. I am also assembling all of the images I used and will post them soon.
08-29-04 (again)
As you know, CPViewer is being VERY actively developed. Because of this bugs occur and problem arise. Sometime when you download a new version it has bug but an older version forked. For this reason I am making some older versions available. Click on the links below to download previous versions.
Removed Links and files! Please email me if you need a particular version.
08-29-04
Exciting news! A new version is available that's quite a bit FASTER and Much EASIER to use. In the past it was quite confusing how to start designing your layout. Depending on your Operating System orientation in your cabinet (cocktail cabinets especially), horizontal games may need to have vertically designed layouts. Now there is a New Layout Wizard which automatically removes all of this confusion. Also included are some bug fixes. Read the version.txt file for more information. I'm sure a couple new ones have been introduced but with your feedback I'll take care of the very promptly.
08-17-04
A new controls.ini file is available. Click here to get it now. The update moves us to 718 supported games.
Questions or Comments. Email me.