Problems to start/use Atom GameBase

[dax]

My location of files (it's default):

\gamebase\acorn atom\emulator\dosbox\dosbox.exe (same as dosbox-atom config file)

\gamebase\acorn atom\games\atom.exe (same as atom.ini)

So that's good location.


The problem You mention "class does not support..." in my opinion it's the most probably (99%) something bad with Visual Basic. I have not knowledge like creator of main engine of GameBase (Jimbo), but I'm sure for that. Worth to try:

1. deinstall GameBase, ewentually reboot PC (even if You think it's not necessary), install GameBase to folder different than Program Files and be sure that You install the newest version "03 June 2010", check About window after installation to verify version. If the problem is with .DLL file, it may help - less destructive solution

2. after installation run GBREGRUN.EXE as admin to start GameBase

if this didn't help, then...

3. You may have to dowload MDAC (SP1) from here:
http://www.brothersoft.com/microsoft-da ... 65963.html

but if You have Win'XP SP2, read this first very carefully and do what it says:
http://www.macropool.com/en/download/mdac_xp_sp2.html

[.mad.]

AMOEBA v2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U38CIRMG

load with LO. not *R.

[K.C.]

I wanted to check Gamebase but suddenly i get this error:

Run Time error 430

Class does not support automation or does not support expected interface.

So now i cannot eve

This is because you have started GB V1.2 after the installation of V1.3.
Use GBREGRUN.EXE in the GB V1.3 program folder to re-register the new DLL files.

[Vicman]

AMOEBA v2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U38CIRMG

load with LO. not *R.

Great ! Thank you .mad.

[.mad.]

A NEW Game for the GameBase,



http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J03ODIAL

this has loading problems due to the second part having no filename (could be a SPACE).
so it hangs on loading screen.
you must then
press f12 to reset machine
lo.""
run

i included a FROZEN version that works.
maybe someone who knows how to code BBC can fix it.

[Vicman]

thanks again .mad.
is this taken from the disk-images ?

[.mad.]

no, it's taken from a BASIC file dump of an original tape.
in a dutch collection. (tapes.zip)

i created the .ATM headers in a Hex editor.

Space Panic is supposed to be a rare game to find on the atom.
but we have it.

so i guess, it's common as mud now.

[Vicman]

ahh...i see
I also have this tape-image....

but i didn't know, how to use it

[sjakie43]

hi Guys,

Thanx for your replies,i have re installed gb 1.3(latest)
and everything works ok now !

Regards
Sjakie43

[Vicman]

Hi all,

i have changed the script a little bit, using the new feature "ascii values" ,
and replaced the :
`r.+{2}%gamename_value%+{2} or +{=}r.+{2}%gamename_value%+{2}

with :
{C96}r.{C34}%gamename_value%{C34}

I've tested it with German Keyboard.

please can someone test it with US or other Keyboard-layout ?

you need the latest GB-Version to test it :
http://www.leesti.com/gamebase-setup-v1.3-full.exe
http://www.leesti.com/gamebase-setup-v1.3-update.exe

here is my last script, *.mdb, gemus.ini & Allgames.tap
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y1B5J7F2

thanks in advance

[.mad.]

yes the new script works! (thanks to Jimbo),

noticed screenshot and cover not linked for Space Panic.

your gamebase is now a global version.

[Vicman]

Thank You .mad. !!!

Now, i'll create an Enterprise 64/128 GameBase
And this will be, up to now, my biggest project...
First release is in 3-6 month, hope so....

btw.
What's about your DOS-GB ? Any news here ?

[.mad.]

forget what i just said,

i was linked to and using the old uk keyboard script.
the new one loads * as up arrow again.

this right is for uk/usa keyboard

Code: Select all

keystrokes={C43}r.{C34}%gamename_value%{C34}{Enter}

[Vicman]

WHAT ?... it don't work ?

@K.C. and anyone else :
Any idea here

I've really thought the ascii-code must work on all systems

[Vicman]

keystrokes={C43}r.{C34}%gamename_value%{C34}{Enter}

So, the new script isn't a global solution.....

anyway...thanks for testing, .mad.