Custom graphics driver for FF7/FF8 [v0.8.1b]

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I doubt this driver is updated anymore, but I wanted to say that I noticed the elemental icons in the card slots on the triple triad board aren't visible with this driver installed.
 
I doubt this driver is updated anymore, but I wanted to say that I noticed the elemental icons in the card slots on the triple triad board aren't visible with this driver installed.
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Could you specify the scene in the game, for I am willing to test it with my PC running Windows10 64bit + NVIDIA Geforce GT330M.
Naming the savepoint <Hers's the name of them http://www.yinza.com/Fandom/Script.html>as well is also helpful to find the scene.
 
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Other problems that exist with the "driver":

1. FF7 Music does not have a small fade out before a new track starts, so there is a clicking sound on new track start.
2. FF8 controller support is lost when focus is lost.
3. FF7 music cuts out when not in focus (it's annoying).
4. Small graphical glitch with ff8?  The hand cursor being transparent in battle.  I can't remember if this is so with PSX.

5. Fields / FMV not centred in screen.  Not a bug, but should be easy to fix.
 
Other problems that exist with the "driver":

2. FF8 controller support is lost when focus is lost.
4. Small graphical glitch with ff8?  The hand cursor being transparent in battle.  I can't remember if this is so with PSX.
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For number 2, I want to add that since 0.8 I have been lacking any and all controller support to begin with. I'm using a normal USB controller which works perfectly in FF7 but not in FF8.

For number 4, I can confirm that the cursor should not be transparent. It very much put me off when I switched from PS to PC. It makes targeting such an irritating task without the menu because the cursor is barely visible.
 
If you're using Roses and Wine, then focus will be lost automatically.  This has been fixed with W06, which will help.  The issue with the driver will still be there, but it won't happen by default because focus won't be lost on game start.
 
Really? I guess I haven't paid all that much attention. I'll be sure to try it out when I get the chance.
 
I've been bouncing around both these forums and google for the better part of 2 hours and still can not get this thing to run.

Here is what I've done so far:
1. Maximum install of all files to "C:\Program Files(x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII"
2. Install official 1.02 patch files (ff7.exe and FF7Config.exe)
3. Ensure the file "ff7input.cfg" exists in the root install directory (not sure if this is still needed in this version, but I've come across this in multiple troubleshooting reports)
4. Copy all 0.8.1.b files to the root install directory
5. Ran "ff7_opengl.reg" to apply registry changes

When I double click on ff7.exe to launch the game, a black screen appears for about 2 seconds and then disappears. The game won't even start! I've performed multiple re-installs with no success. Furthermore, I am not getting an APP.log generated when I try to run the .exe, so I won't be able to include that.

Is there a way to verify the driver is working correctly? Is this even a problem with the driver at all? In older versions, you had to run FF7Config.exe and click the graphics tab, at which point a dialog would appear letting you know you passed the 'self test' and could then use the custom driver. I'm not getting that anymore in this version. Has this been replaced by the registry modifications?

Here are my graphics card and processor, both have the latest drivers:
Graphics: Radeon R7360
Processor: AMD A6-7400K Radeon R5
 
I've been bouncing around both these forums and google for the better part of 2 hours and still can not get this thing to run.

Here is what I've done so far:
1. Maximum install of all files to "C:\Program Files(x86)\Square Soft, Inc\Final Fantasy VII"
2. Install official 1.02 patch files (ff7.exe and FF7Config.exe)
3. Ensure the file "ff7input.cfg" exists in the root install directory (not sure if this is still needed in this version, but I've come across this in multiple troubleshooting reports)
4. Copy all 0.8.1.b files to the root install directory
5. Ran "ff7_opengl.reg" to apply registry changes

When I double click on ff7.exe to launch the game, a black screen appears for about 2 seconds and then disappears. The game won't even start! I've performed multiple re-installs with no success. Furthermore, I am not getting an APP.log generated when I try to run the .exe, so I won't be able to include that.

Is there a way to verify the driver is working correctly? Is this even a problem with the driver at all? In older versions, you had to run FF7Config.exe and click the graphics tab, at which point a dialog would appear letting you know you passed the 'self test' and could then use the custom driver. I'm not getting that anymore in this version. Has this been replaced by the registry modifications?

Here are my graphics card and processor, both have the latest drivers:
Graphics: Radeon R7360
Processor: AMD A6-7400K Radeon R5
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in my case i run ff7config.exe(as Admin) then I run the reg file


to verify opengl is running run the game in window mode editing the cfg file

edit : set windows xp compatibility in the properties of the ff7.exe
 
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Until Aali (if ever) adds the field/FMV centring changes to his Custom Driver, the next version of Reunion (R05) requires 1998 version to be using 0.8.1b for centring. There's nothing I can do about that - since each new driver revision requires assembly change to different addresses, as the Custom Driver handles two of the parts needing alteration.

Hopefully, Aali will return and add the changes required.

On the other side, Steam users will need to be using 1.0.9.
 
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Hi guys...some questions and favour.

1)Any update for fix the use of the "Controller " in FFVIII with the last version of Aali's driver? With the old one 7.11 it's perfect (I hold an old backup thanks god), I can use the ps3 controller, with the last one it doesn't work, even with motioninjoy, and i don't wanna use xpadder >_> If I don't remember bad with the 8.0 it was good like the old 7.11 but i can't find a good link for download it >_>
2)Anyone can update in mediafire or mega or any other sites the precedent version without this annoying bug?
3)Differences between 7.11 and the last one? I wanna use the best one for ff8.

Thanks in advance for the answers >_<
 
Scptoolkit and its derivatives are a better alternative to Xpadder. MotioninJoy has built in ads and is unreliable.
 
I'll second that. I use scp driver too. Only thing o don't like is the arrow keys become unusable. Just the analogue sticks. Unless that's not to do with it
 
Scptoolkit uses the built in support for xbox controllers on Windows so it should map any equivalent keys that are detected on your controller. I've only used it with Dualshock 3, but I've had no issues. Steam recently introduced its own dualshock drivers I heard, apparently it works natively with any games that have a gamepad option. I'd look into that before going back to MotioninJoy.
 
Hi, is there a way I can download the previous version of the driver? 0.7.1 (i believe) because my computer does not support 2.0 opengl...
 
I've noticed that the version of the "ff7_opengl.cfg" files contained in the download of the OP contains the 0.8b config file instead of the 0.8.1b config file. Shouldn't this download be updated to include the newer 0.8.1b .cfg file that has more configuration options?
 
Can you be more specific on what configuration options you're talking about?
 
I diffed both files, and here are the configuration options I see in the 0.8.1b file (not found in the 0.8b .cfg file which is included in the download):

internal_size_x =
internal_size_y =
music_plugin =
use_new_timer =
movie_plugin =
direct_mode =
load_library =
etc....

Are these new parameters added by mods/7th Heaven, and just happen to be supported by the plugin?
 
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