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It can be as complex or as simple as you like. Start by modifying the example supplied. (Event Logger)
 
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:
 
Free Download Links:
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MS C++:        http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/default.aspx
 
MS C++:        http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/default.aspx
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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, download the Plug-in SDK and have a play.
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http://mala.arcadezentrum.com/easytrack.php?id=pluginSDKv1.1
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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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*  START BG MUSIC  
 
*  START BG MUSIC  
 
*  NEXT SONG  
 
*  NEXT SONG  
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    MALAMSG_PREVIOUSSONG = WM_USER + 13;
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*  PREVIOUS SONG
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*  SWITCH ORIENTATION
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    MALAMSG_SWITCHORIENTATION = WM_USER + 20;
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*  FLIP ORIENTATION
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    MALAMSG_FLIPORIENTATION = WM_USER + 21;
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*  START SCREENSAVER
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*  STOP SCREENSAVER
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    MALAMSG_STARTSCREENSAVER = WM_USER + 30;
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*  Move game list ONE UP
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    MALAMSG_STOPSCREENSAVER = WM_USER + 31;
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*  Move game list ONE DOWN
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*  Move game list XUP
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    MALAMSG_ONEUP = WM_USER + 40;
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*  Move game list XDOWN
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    MALAMSG_ONEDOWN = WM_USER + 41;
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*  Move game list LETTERUP
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    MALAMSG_XUP = WM_USER + 42;
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*  Move game list LETTERDOWN
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    MALAMSG_XDOWN = WM_USER + 43;
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*  NEXT GAME LIST
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    MALAMSG_LETTERUP = WM_USER + 44;
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*  PREVIOUS GAME LIST
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    MALAMSG_LETTERDOWN = WM_USER + 45;
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*  NEXT EMULATOR
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*  PREVIOUS EMULATOR
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    MALAMSG_NEXTGAMELIST = WM_USER + 50;
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*  START GAME
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    MALAMSG_PREVIOUSGAMELIST = WM_USER + 51;
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* START RANDOM GAME
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    MALAMSG_NEXTEMULATOR = WM_USER + 52;
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* QUIT GAME
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    MALAMSG_PREVIOUSEMULATOR = WM_USER + 53;
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* EXIT MaLa
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    MALAMSG_STARTGAME = WM_USER + 60;
 
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    MALAMSG_STARTRNDGAME = WM_USER + 61;
 
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    MALAMSG_QUITGAME = WM_USER + 62;
 
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    MALAMSG_EXIT = WM_USER + 70;
 
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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, download the Plug-in SDK and have a play.
 
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http://mala.arcadezentrum.com/easytrack.php?id=pluginSDKv1.1
 
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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.
 
  
 
Try it. It's lots of fun  :-)
 
Try it. It's lots of fun  :-)
  
 
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Revision as of 17:47, 4 May 2007

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 'Free' Delphi and 'Free' 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:

Turbo Delphi: http://www.turboexplorer.com/downloads

MS C++: http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc/default.aspx


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, download the Plug-in SDK and have a play. http://mala.arcadezentrum.com/easytrack.php?id=pluginSDKv1.1

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.


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
  • 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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