WHDLoad games in Zip format and the whdload_db.xml file

Your link to the games only has version 1.3 of Frontier_v1.3_CD32 Which does not load using various expert settings
Ive also been looking at the WHDload_db.xml file that you have to have on the usb stick and looking at the game  Frontier it gives the correct setting for that game i.e V1.2
I download verion 1.2 and it worked, So im going to have a play with this file to see if i can edit it to update it......as some of the settings you cannot use in the carousel i.e cpu, aga and clock settings

</game>
<game filename="Frontier_v1.2_CD32" sha1="c15ae83e06489a5ffd740c2469f6cc3d2e37eb27">
<name>Frontier - Elite 2 [CD32]</name>
<subpath>FrontierCD32</subpath>
<variant_uuid>5a9fd917-7120-5830-9943-75dd26618645</variant_uuid>
<slave_count>1</slave_count>
<slave_default>FrontierCD32.slave</slave_default>
<slave_libraries>False</slave_libraries>
<slave number="1">
<filename>FrontierCD32.slave</filename>
<datapath>data</datapath>
</slave>
<hardware>
PRIMARY_CONTROL=MOUSE
PORT0=MOUSE
PORT1=CD32
FAST_COPPER=FALSE
BLITTER=IMMEDIATE
CPU=68040
JIT=TRUE
CLOCK=MAX
CHIPSET=AGA
SCREEN_AUTOHEIGHT=FALSE
SCREEN_HEIGHT=400
SCREEN_CENTERH=SMART
SCREEN_CENTERV=SMART
FAST_RAM=0
Z3_RAM=16
</hardware>

Just been testing a few new games using the new whdload_db.xml on github and got more games working like Simon The Sorcerer v1.4_AGA

This might help WHDLoad Download Tool...




Main Features

Uses Retroplay's dat files for it's database, so is always up to date.

Flexible on where files are saved to.

Supports the beta WHDLoad set

Over 20 filters available including all supported languages.

Create your own curated lists that can be shared.

Scan your existing set and remove unneeded files.

Only downloads what you are missing.



***Update***



Below are the links for the first alpha test of my WHDLoad downloader. Remember, this is an alpha version, so expect bugs and quirks.



IMPORTANT! Before you do anything to your existing WHDLoad sets, MAKE A BACKUP!. If you delete everything, TOUGH! Post what happened and we can try to fix the problem.



To leave feedback, bugs and suggestions, only use this thread. Please try to make sure that any feedback is reasonable and constructive.



Posts on the Commodore Amiga Facebook group and the r/Amiga Reddit will be ignored as they are a PITA to keep on top of.



Version 0.2a is available



Fixes / Updates

Updated Turran FTP info in docs.

Changed donate link to correct one.

Fixed path gadgets actions when loading prefs files.



Version 0.3a is available



The connection errors have been fixed! Thanks to Conrad Fenech and Brian Lloyd for the help debugging and testing!



Fixes / Updates

Load / Save Prefs now only show prefs files in the file requester.

Changed FTP connections to PBEx_FTP DLL which has fixed the connection errors.

Fixed a typo in the demo download paths. Demos are now downloaded to the right subfolder if the option is enabled.

Fixed bug in list creator/editor that ignored highlighted files when updating main list.

Changed the download window to a console window and added escape key to abort the download at any time.

Blocked close console button



Version v0.4a is available.



Fixes / Updates

Added support for WHDLoad based disk magazines.

Added a check to FTP download to catch if a file is created but no data is downloaded. The error is logged in the ftp.log file and the empty file is deleted.

Fixed a crash if the required DLL files are missing by preventing the program loading.

Added minimize to main window.

Switched dat file download to a console and added ftp log support.

The edit window now work with the filters. You can now filter and add/remove files to the same list.

Added Chip and Fast memory files to the filter.

Preference files have been updated for new filters.

Re-worked the filter panel to make room for the new filters by moving game, demo and magazine filters next to their path boxes.

All FTP settings and FTP paths are now stored in the preferences files and can be edited.

Updated the help window to reflect all the new changes.



Version v0.5a is available.



Fixes / Updates

Added magazines to the 'Clean Files' procedure.

Added 0kb file check to 'Clean Files' procedure.

Added temporary fix to FTP download for 0kb files via DOS FTP command.

Added a few more donation notifications to the download procedure.



Version 0.6a is available



Fixes / Updates

Fixed escaping FTP download crashing the download window.

Added separate download folder for Beta games.

Added preview window to show download file list.

Fixed Port gadget overlap on main window.

Fixed disabled gadgets when loading a prefs file.

Added switch to change between default PB or alternate FTP procedures.

Updated help to reflect changes.

Adapted filter to show beta files separate to games



Version 0.7a is available



This release should hopefully fix the remaining FTP download and connection issues. Make sure that you allow the program through your firewall when Windows asks.



You may get a false AV notification. This is due to how Purebasic wraps Window API commands. Just whitelist the executable if you want to use the program. I've included the source code in the zip file.



Fixes / Updates

Moved FTP procedures to Windows API functions.

Fixed FTP fallback related console and UI crashes.

Fixed non unicode characters in download name saving as empty files.

Fixed open beta folder button.

Removed requirement for PB_FTPEx libraries

Clean files now only lists lha & lzx files.

Added experimental support for Linux Ubuntu 20+ & MacOS (Source available on GitHub. Executables will be released in 0.8a).

Added check for lists folder. Creates if not found.

Added donate button to main window.

Added version information to executables



Version 0.8a is available



There's two versions in this release. A stable release based on the v0.7a FTP code and an unstable version based on the v0.6a FTPEx library download code that crashes the GUI sometimes. The reason is, there were still a few users who had connection issues with the new code. Having both versions available, should hopefully mean that everyone can use the tool.



Only one major addition. There is now a 'Make Folder' button which is there to create new folders out of your existing downloads. For instance, if you have a full set but only want to copy ECS/OCS games to an A500/600/2000/3000, just untick AGA and CD32 in the filter, press the 'Make Folder' button, select a new folder, decide whether to keep the folder structure and press go.



Fixes / Updates

Fixed old dat files not being deleted in Scan FTP procedure.

Cleaned up unneeded variables and lists from the FTP download procedures.

Fixed console actions on Download FTP procedure.

Tweaked FTP procedures to use real FTP variables rather than 1 & 0.

Minor speed up when processing strings.

Added button that makes a new folder of archives based on your filter selections.

Make Folder opens the output folder window when complete.



Here are the links...



MEGA

mega.nz/folder/bBMnwY7Z#Q1xPbjF7wU-eTU45Vyt-pA



EAB FTP

~uploads/mrv2k/WHDLoad Download Tool



GitHub Page

github.com/MrV2K/WHDLoad-Download-Tool

eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=109171