[UTILITY RELEASE] VMU Disc Builder v1.1

[ateam]

DOWNLOAD: https://github.com/DerekPascarella/VMU-Disc-Builder

There are many ways to transfer saves to/from computer and VMU. However, what about those who just want a simple solution for downloading save files from the internet and copying them to their VMU?

Introducing VMU Disc Builder



This toolkit is designed to be as easy to use as humanly possible. Simply gather the save files you want copied to your VMU (bundled as VMI/VMS pairs), then let VMU Disc Builder do the rest!

It will produce a CDI that can be burned to disc or used in an ODE.



Allow me to mention that if you want a pre-made disc containing all of the bucanero saves, you're much better off using what Damián Parrino (aka bucanero) built years ago:

https://www.bucanero.com.ar/2005/08/12/ ... p-cd-v130/

[MoeFoh]

Outstanding!

Possibly for future release:
1) No dummy file option for ODE users (smaller file)
2) DCI format support

This will be useful for the Nettou Golf saves I just made. I'll need to export to vms/vmi first and then make a cdi for users to download - but this is a real-world use case right off the bat.

[ateam]

Outstanding!

Possibly for future release:
1) No dummy file option for ODE users (smaller file)
2) DCI format support

This will be useful for the Nettou Golf saves I just made. I'll need to export to vms/vmi first and then make a cdi for users to download - but this is a real-world use case right off the bat.

Thanks

Regarding DCI support, I have to see how conversion to VMI/VMS can be done. The only tool I can find is an old DOS program (.COM format). Otherwise, I need to do some research to see how the DCI structure works and how conversion can be done. That said, there is this website, which is still functional and allows you to do the conversion. I have no access to the code though.

https://bswirl.kitsunet.org/dci_converter/

For disabling dummy file, I suppose I could include a configuration INI file for that.

[MoeFoh]

Outstanding!

Possibly for future release:
1) No dummy file option for ODE users (smaller file)
2) DCI format support

This will be useful for the Nettou Golf saves I just made. I'll need to export to vms/vmi first and then make a cdi for users to download - but this is a real-world use case right off the bat.

Thanks

Regarding DCI support, I have to see how conversion to VMI/VMS can be done. The only tool I can find is an old DOS program (.COM format). Otherwise, I need to do some research to see how the DCI structure works and how conversion can be done. That said, there is this website, which is still functional and allows you to do the conversion. I have no access to the code though.

https://bswirl.kitsunet.org/dci_converter/

For disabling dummy file, I suppose I could include a configuration INI file for that.

VMU Explorer (PC) can export to .dci. Change the file type from the default .vms to .dci when presented with the save export screen.

[megavolt85]

Regarding DCI support, I have to see how conversion to VMI/VMS can be done. T

first 32 bytes is info, next data is save file

Code: Select all

typedef struct {
	char type;
	uint8 copyprotect;
	uint16 firstblock;
	char name[12];
	uint16 year;
	uint8 month;
	uint8 day;
	uint8 hours;
	uint8 mins;
	uint8 secs;
	char weekday;
	uint16 size; // size in blocks
	uint16 headeroffset;
	uint32 unused;
} dci_t;

[MoeFoh]

Works like a charm! I did modify to perl code to not use a pad file and cdi file creation is almost instant.

[MoeFoh]

I also wanted to mention that bucanero has a github page of Dreamcast saves: https://github.com/bucanero/dreamcast-saves and lots of goodies for other consoles.

[fraggle200]

looks like my dream of a VMU disk with just 1 100% save per game will become a reality.

I'd also second the request for a No Dummy option.

[ateam]

Okay, v1.1 is now on GitHub, adding a dummy file creation prompt.

[ateam]

I also wanted to mention that bucanero has a github page of Dreamcast saves: https://github.com/bucanero/dreamcast-saves and lots of goodies for other consoles.

Yep. I link to that repo in my original post. Great resource!