Quitting ePSXe - feature request?

ninor · March 3rd, 2005

I recently installed ePSXe on a Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) computer. Given the right command line switches it integrates perfectly into the GUI.

I cannot, however, quit ePSXe by any other means than pressing ESC on my keyboard to exit fullscreen mode, then choosing File > Exit. This is sad, because I want to be able to quit ePSXe by pressing a button on my (Hauppauge) remote.

My remote control application can be configured to
- "send" a keypress to the active window (doesn't work, ePSXe ignores it)
- "send" Alt+F4 to the active window (only closes ePSXe's graphics window, the emulator keeps running)
- close the active window (same here, see above)
- close all Windows of ePSXe.exe (quits ePSXe alright, but screen stays at 640x480 resolution, memcard is not saved)

Can it be done that the foreground graphics window accepts WM_KEYDOWN or any WM_COMMAND as a quit command?

Does ePSXe really not save memcards when closed via WM_QUIT or WM_CLOSE?

So long and keep up the good work!

scottlc · March 3rd, 2005

You'll find that the input plugins are using Direct Input and won't respond to keystate messages sent to the graphic window in that way. I'll put together an application that will send keystrokes using a low-level API function called by the keyboard device driver and see if that works.

EDIT: Doesn't seem to work with ePSXe. On a side note, closing the ePSXe graphic window leaves ePSXe.exe dangling, that's why it doesn't save the memcards.

ninor · March 4th, 2005

Thanks, I already guessed this could be the problem. So my post is indeed a feature request :-)

Do developers read this board?

fireblaster_lyz · March 4th, 2005

Yes. (I think so)

**Betamax** · March 4th, 2005

Hmmm. Long shot however:

1. enable the console debug window
2. send the alt+f4 to the debug window instead.

kamisamavx · March 16th, 2005

I'm not sure if this will help you, it's just an idea.
Have you tried ePSXecutor? It runs the emu for you, and when you press escape it completely quits ePSXe just like you were wanting. If your remote has directional buttons, you could keep several different configs to run with the remote, and ALT+F4 will close the front end with no problems. Just a suggestion, though.

Medionomi · April 6th, 2005

Not the easiest way, but seems to work for me with Meedio.
I use Girder to control Meedio. From Girder options I have selected keyboard plug-in. Via that I'm able to send "esc" command to ePSXe program.

March 3rd, 2005	#1 (permalink)
ninor Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fuedal Japan Posts: 46	Quitting ePSXe - feature request? I recently installed ePSXe on a Windows Media Center Edition (MCE) computer. Given the right command line switches it integrates perfectly into the GUI. I cannot, however, quit ePSXe by any other means than pressing ESC on my keyboard to exit fullscreen mode, then choosing File > Exit. This is sad, because I want to be able to quit ePSXe by pressing a button on my (Hauppauge) remote. My remote control application can be configured to - "send" a keypress to the active window (doesn't work, ePSXe ignores it) - "send" Alt+F4 to the active window (only closes ePSXe's graphics window, the emulator keeps running) - close the active window (same here, see above) - close all Windows of ePSXe.exe (quits ePSXe alright, but screen stays at 640x480 resolution, memcard is not saved) Can it be done that the foreground graphics window accepts WM_KEYDOWN or any WM_COMMAND as a quit command? Does ePSXe really not save memcards when closed via WM_QUIT or WM_CLOSE? So long and keep up the good work!

March 3rd, 2005	#2 (permalink)
scottlc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St Andrews, Scotland Posts: 1,575	You'll find that the input plugins are using Direct Input and won't respond to keystate messages sent to the graphic window in that way. I'll put together an application that will send keystrokes using a low-level API function called by the keyboard device driver and see if that works. EDIT: Doesn't seem to work with ePSXe. On a side note, closing the ePSXe graphic window leaves ePSXe.exe dangling, that's why it doesn't save the memcards. __________________ OS: Arch Linux w/ Kernel 2.6.23.8 + GNOME 2.20.1 - CPU: Intel Pentium M 1.5GHz - Memory: 1280MB DDR PC2700 - Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.10 Last edited by scottlc; March 3rd, 2005 at 15:55.

March 4th, 2005	#4 (permalink)
fireblaster_lyz A Blast from the Past... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,751	Yes. (I think so) __________________ Regards, fireblaster_lyz Plugin(s) Configuration: ePSXe/PSXeven/SSSPSX Pete's OpenGL GPU v2.7 \| Eternal SPU v1.41 \| P.E.O.p.S CDR Plugin Plugin(s) Links: Pete's Bernert Lewpy Configuration Guides: Troubleshooting FAQ (READ ME FIRST) Kane General Configuration Guide (in Japanese) Click here. (Dumping BIOS, Everything) "Because i want my computer to stay a computer. I dont want to be just a psx. "

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Betamax Resident Movie Critic Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 9,480	Hmmm. Long shot however: 1. enable the console debug window 2. send the alt+f4 to the debug window instead. __________________ Superior marketing of an inferior product will always win over inferior marketing of a superior product.

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March 4th, 2005	#3 (permalink)
ninor Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fuedal Japan Posts: 46	Thanks, I already guessed this could be the problem. So my post is indeed a feature request :-) Do developers read this board?

March 16th, 2005	#6 (permalink)
kamisamavx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3	I'm not sure if this will help you, it's just an idea. Have you tried ePSXecutor? It runs the emu for you, and when you press escape it completely quits ePSXe just like you were wanting. If your remote has directional buttons, you could keep several different configs to run with the remote, and ALT+F4 will close the front end with no problems. Just a suggestion, though.

April 6th, 2005	#7 (permalink)
Medionomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FInland Posts: 1	Not the easiest way, but seems to work for me with Meedio. I use Girder to control Meedio. From Girder options I have selected keyboard plug-in. Via that I'm able to send "esc" command to ePSXe program.