> > > > Is their anyway to use the artwork without reducing the size of the main
> > game
> > > > screen area.
> > > >
> > > > For example.. verticle games like pacman have a black border either side
> is
> > it
> > > > possible just to see the artwork on the sides, so it doesnt reduce the
> > screen
> > > > size?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any help
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The artwork_crop option in mame.ini.
> > >
> >
> > Thanks for the reply but...
> >
> > The crop option does the reverse it removes the artwork from the sides of the
> > screen and just leaves it (if their is any) on the main screen (gameplay area)
> >
> > Mike
> >
>
>
> You can tell I haven't used that feature in a while... Probably the only way for
> now would be to make custom cut-up art zips which is way too much trouble unless
> it's for one of your favorite games or something. You should be able to do this
> easily with the new zoom feature though (once it gets added, it's a part of one
> of Aaron's future plans).

Thanks for the reply. I never thought of editing the artwork. Not really sure how it works but I will give pacman ago see how I get on. The zoom feature sounds like a great future feature.

Cheers Mike
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