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== Installing MaLa Plug-Ins ==
  
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== Installing MaLa Plug-Ins ===
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Installing a plug-in varies a little but basically you need to have the *.mplugin file in the ../mala/plugins directory as well as any other files (like set-up files) that are provided with the Plug-In.
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[[Image:Mala_OptionsE.JPG|240px]] When MaLa starts it looks to see what *.mplugin files are in that directory. It will then list them in..
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Assuming you have done the relevant set-up (if any) required for that plug-in, it should work the next time you run MaLa.
  
 
== Creating MaLa Plug-Ins ==
 
== Creating MaLa Plug-Ins ==
  
 
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== See Also ==
 
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* [[Mala_Wiki]]
 
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* [[Mala]]
 
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* [[Mala_Forum]]
 
  
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{{FrontEnd}}
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Know how to code in Delphi or C++?
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[[Category:Software]]
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Even if you don't, why not try? 
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You can download Delphi Starter or Visual Studio Express C++ and begin producing your own Plug-ins very quickly:
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It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger)
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Free Download Links:
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'''Delphi Starter Edition (Cheap) :'''  [http://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi/starter Download Here] 
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'''MS C++ Express Edition:'''        [http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/ Download Here]
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You, for example may have the PC do something like make a BEEP noise when you start a game or you may have it do something more complex like mapping controls for your joysticks for a custom control panel.
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In any case, the Latest MaLa. The latest version has the Plugin SDK included so have a play.
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The example provided, 'EVENT LOGGER' saves a line to a text file every time a event happens.
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When you are ready you can substitute this code with your own code to make the plug-in do somethings else.
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[[Image:Mala_OptionsX.JPG|500px]]
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In a nutshell, the plug-ins are triggered on various events.
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* Game Selected,
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* Emulator Selected,
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* List Selected,
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* Orientation Switch,
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* Game Start,
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* Game Quit,
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* Screen saver Start,
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* Screen saver Switch,
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* Screen saver Stop,
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* Attract Mode Start,
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* Attract Mode Stop,
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* MaLa Start,
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* MaLa Quit,
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* MaLa Tree Up,
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* MaLaTree Down
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On these events you decide what your plug-in will do..
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Or you can have your Plug-in tell MaLa what to do (using MaLa Messages)
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*  STOP BG MUSIC
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*  START BG MUSIC
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*  NEXT SONG
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*  PREVIOUS SONG
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*  SWITCH ORIENTATION
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*  FLIP ORIENTATION
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*  START SCREENSAVER
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*  STOP SCREENSAVER
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*  Move game list ONE UP
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*  Move game list ONE DOWN
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*  Move game list XUP
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*  Move game list XDOWN
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*  Move game list LETTERUP
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*  Move game list LETTERDOWN
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*  Set state of one LED
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*  All LEDs on
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*  All LEDs on
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*  Reset last LED state
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*  NEXT GAME LIST
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*  PREVIOUS GAME LIST
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*  NEXT EMULATOR
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*  PREVIOUS EMULATOR
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*  START GAME
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*  START RANDOM GAME
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*  QUIT GAME
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*  EXIT MaLa
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Try it. It's lots of fun  :-)
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{{Mala-Wiki}}

Latest revision as of 08:50, 5 December 2013

Installing MaLa Plug-Ins

Installing a plug-in varies a little but basically you need to have the *.mplugin file in the ../mala/plugins directory as well as any other files (like set-up files) that are provided with the Plug-In.

Mala OptionsE.JPG When MaLa starts it looks to see what *.mplugin files are in that directory. It will then list them in..

Assuming you have done the relevant set-up (if any) required for that plug-in, it should work the next time you run MaLa.

Creating MaLa Plug-Ins


Know how to code in Delphi or C++?

Even if you don't, why not try?

You can download Delphi Starter or Visual Studio Express C++ and begin producing your own Plug-ins very quickly:

It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger)

Free Download Links:

Delphi Starter Edition (Cheap) : Download Here

MS C++ Express Edition: Download Here

You, for example may have the PC do something like make a BEEP noise when you start a game or you may have it do something more complex like mapping controls for your joysticks for a custom control panel.

In any case, the Latest MaLa. The latest version has the Plugin SDK included so have a play.


The example provided, 'EVENT LOGGER' saves a line to a text file every time a event happens.

When you are ready you can substitute this code with your own code to make the plug-in do somethings else.

Mala OptionsX.JPG

In a nutshell, the plug-ins are triggered on various events.

  • Game Selected,
  • Emulator Selected,
  • List Selected,
  • Orientation Switch,
  • Game Start,
  • Game Quit,
  • Screen saver Start,
  • Screen saver Switch,
  • Screen saver Stop,
  • Attract Mode Start,
  • Attract Mode Stop,
  • MaLa Start,
  • MaLa Quit,
  • MaLa Tree Up,
  • MaLaTree Down

On these events you decide what your plug-in will do..

Or you can have your Plug-in tell MaLa what to do (using MaLa Messages)

  • STOP BG MUSIC
  • START BG MUSIC
  • NEXT SONG
  • PREVIOUS SONG
  • SWITCH ORIENTATION
  • FLIP ORIENTATION
  • START SCREENSAVER
  • STOP SCREENSAVER
  • Move game list ONE UP
  • Move game list ONE DOWN
  • Move game list XUP
  • Move game list XDOWN
  • Move game list LETTERUP
  • Move game list LETTERDOWN
  • Set state of one LED
  • All LEDs on
  • All LEDs on
  • Reset last LED state
  • NEXT GAME LIST
  • PREVIOUS GAME LIST
  • NEXT EMULATOR
  • PREVIOUS EMULATOR
  • START GAME
  • START RANDOM GAME
  • QUIT GAME
  • EXIT MaLa


Try it. It's lots of fun :-)


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