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--- playing_games_that_span_multiple_disks [2018/11/22 18:47]
– added link to Multi-cjm batch script crispin
+++ playing_games_that_span_multiple_disks [2019/12/21 06:51] (current)
– Mention this disk swap technique only needed for mini gurce
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 ==== Use a new workaround for disk swapping ====
-If you have upgraded to firmware V1.1.4 (highly recommended!), then you can use this new disk-swapping workaround technique suggested by Frederik Rosch in the Facebook TheC64 mini group:
+NOTE: This method is for the c64mini. The c64 full-sized firmware already has a gui-based menu option to swap your disks when in "classic mode".
+So for the c64 mini, if you have upgraded to firmware V1.1.4 or above (highly recommended!), then you can use this new disk-swapping workaround technique suggested by Frederik Rosch in the Facebook TheC64 mini group:
 > You can use Multidisks by giving both images the same name. With this, you have the same savestate for one game. You have to make folders then (ex. "Side A") to seperate the files.
-> I already tried it and it works. But it's a hassle if you have many sides and you have to copy in every folder the same cjm File.*****
+> I already tried it and it works. But it's a hassle if you have many sides and you have to copy in every folder the same cjm file.*****
 >
 > You have the game folder. Then, there must be a new folder per side. The game must have the same name in every folder. If you have to change the disk, save the game. Then, select the needed side and load the savestate you did before.
-***** [[Multi-cjm batch script]] etc here, at Mini Wiki
+***** "Hassle" is no more since firmware V1.2.0 - it provides default settings for all files (and folders) within a folder, by using same "thec64-default.cjm".\\ More about it at official [[https://retrogames.biz/support/setting-a-default-configuration-for-multiple-programs/|Setting a Default Configuration for Multiple Programs]] \\
+ Manual solution for "hassle" with cjm files mentioned here could be by using very simple [[Multi-cjm batch script]] (in conjunction with other tools on same page). It will create multiple clones of same cjm file, but of different (dedicated game) name. Other tools helps to merge games (and cjm files) in one folder and separate them to sub-folders later (after using script).
+=== Example 1: Basic ===
 As an example of how to restructure your disk images into sub-folders:
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      |
      +--: maniac_mansion.d64
+=== Example 2: Advanced ===
+NOTE: This technique requires [[https://retrogames.biz/support/upgrade/|firmware V1.2.0 or higher]].
+If you still don't have any luck with the technique above and the game didn't load properly, it may be due to needing to turn on the 'accuratedisk' setting. Try to create a "**THEC64-default.cjm**" within the main game folder, containing:
+  X:pal,accuratedisk,driveicon
+  J:2*:JU,JD,JL,JR,JF,JF,SP,1,SP,2,3,4,JF
+__FINAL_STRUCTURE__
+  + maniac_mansion/
+  |
+  +--: THEC64-default.cjm
+  |
+  +--+ disk1/
+  |  |
+  |  +--: maniac_mansion.d64
+  |
+  +--+ disk2/
+     |
+     +--: maniac_mansion.d64
+=== Steps for swapping disks ===
+When you are prompted to swap disks, press the menu button
+{{:menu.png|}}
+From the menu, select:
+{{::save_load.png|}}
+Save the game state with this button:
+{{::save.png|}}
+Exit the game with:
+{{:menu.png|}}
+{{::exit.png|}}
+Use the USB File Loader to open the disk you want to swap to:
+{{::usb_file_loader.png|}}
+Load the previous game state with:
+{{:menu.png|}}
+{{::save_load.png|}}
+{{::load.png|}}
+Now press whatever key/button is specified in the game to start loading from the next disk (usually space, enter or fire button)
 ==== Merging several .d64 disks onto a larger .d8x disk ====