New version of Xpadder is out

[Nologic]

Xpadder simulates keypresses and mouse movements using a gamepad

 

You can find it @ http://xpadder.com

 

Xpadder has switched to doing nearly daily updates, this means we are less likely to see big features added soon, but in contrast we will see more polish to whats already being offered. The list below is compilation of the last 4 minor updates up to the current 2007.06.25 release.

 

Improved interface startup speed (33% faster)

Improved tray icon startup speed

Minor improvement to theme handling

Reduced memory usage when using identical controllers

Reduced executable size and memory usage by detaching rarely-used registry converter

Removed unnecessary relocation table reducing executable size

Fixed a bug where the display didn't update shown set after restoring window

Fixed a bug where double-clicking a profile in Windows XP failed if the path included spaces

Fixed a bug where default options were not used in some situations

Fixed a bug where Settings help buttons did not receive focus on tab-change

Added Windows 2000 support

Added Windows Server 2003 support

Added auto-select set 1 option on minimize/restore in settings window

Added real-time controller file synchronizing for identical controllers

Added ordering of identical unknown controllers based on instance

[Ghosty]

Sooo, I'm still confused, its basicly a Joy2key right?

[BlackKnight]

Basically, but I find it works better and has more options.

[Robert]

Thanks for link Nologic. I will probably make a summary news thread every week or so based on the changelog on the download page.

 

 

Now, so I don't sound like a complete retard, can someone explain to me EXACTLY what this does?

Edited June 26, 2007 by Robert

[Nologic]

You mean on his.

 

I have very little to do with Xpadder other than I tend to pimp it, and beg the author for features.

 

As for what it does, it allows for getting a gamepad to play with games\emu's that have no gamepad\joystick support...nullDC is a prime example as it currently is keyboard only.

 

Xpadder does this by making symbolic links between the keyboard and the gamepad\joystick so that when a gamepad button is pushed, the linked keyboard button is also registered as having been pushed.

 

Xpadder also allows a gamepad to act and behave like a mouse.

 

If you have ever played with Joy2Key...its basically the same thing...only Xpadder is on roids.

[Robert]

I assumed the author would be doing the pimping...

 

thanks anyway, i get the idea of what this does.

 

I guess there's no reason for this to be in the Saturn forum then...

[Nologic]

Well here are the current list of changes to the application:

 

2007.07.04

Over 50 optimizations reducing exe size, startup speed and memory usage

Minimum resolution required to start now 640x480 (see development forum for info)

Added resolution checking for large windows

 

2007.07.02

Added Windows 98 and Windows ME support

Added resolution checking (minimum supported is 800x600)

Fixed a bug where assignment window title bar could be off the screen at 800x600

 

2007.06.30

Improved startup speed (2.5x faster than yesterday)

Improved memory usage (20% less than yesterday)

Improved minimize/restore speed

Fixed a bug where assignment window did not close when settings menu popped-up

Fixed a bug where assignment window showed previous set after main window restore

Fixed a bug where auto-XInput detection displayed wrong rumble settings in assignment window

Fixed a bug where deleted controllers were demoted to Unknown INI section

 

2007.06.29

Added forwards/backwards compatibility for INI files (see development forum for info)

 

2007.06.28

Improved Windows version recognition to include all from Windows 95 upwards

Added Windows version specific DirectX version messages

Fixed a bug where XInput was scanned for on pre-XP systems (caused TraceMessage error if found)

Fixed several bugs that caused crashes on Windows 95 (it nows gets to the "Not Supported" message!)

 

2007.06.27

Improved speed and memory usage for second instance handling

Added INI file support (see development forum for more info)

Added relative filename support

Added controller name to open and save window titles

Fixed a bug where displaying trigger window prompted to save profile changes on exit

[Nologic]

2007.07.07

Improved startup speed and memory usage

Improved executable size

Improved global settings design

Improved all settings tab icon displays

Improved INI file reading, number validation and saving efficiency

Improved option change processing

Added "Minimize when closing main window" option

Added "Show icon in notification area" option

Added "Remember assignment window position" option

Added highlight to button currently being assigned

Fix a bug where Assignment window did not close when clearing assignment

 

2007.07.06

Improved startup speed and memory usage

Improved key emulation speed

Improved emulation compatibility for Windows 98 and Windows ME

Added Clear option to assignment pop-up menu (or middle click assignment button to clear)

Added Windows and XInput version information to About window

Added clicking of None/Max assignment rumble icons to instantly slide

Added settings icon for renamed Controller Settings window

Fixed a bug where "Process Non-Selected Controllers" option change required Settings window closure