SCDToolz README

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v3.50

>>WHAT IS SCDTOOLZ???<<

SCDToolz is a program designed for Sega / Mega CD game collectionner.

SCDToolz can do the following :

Retrieve BOOT info from Sega CD image files (RAW,BIN,ISO)
Retrieve BOOT info from archives (ZIP) containing a Sega CD image.
Can ouput a file (SCD_INFO.TXT) containing boot info.
Can output a CUE sheet. This allow the burning and mounting of the image.
Can rename the image, the folder and the MP3 accordingly to the database info.
Can mass rename a whole folder that contains many images or archives.

First of all, I made this program for me because of my interest in the Sega / Mega CD if you enjoy it then THANX GOD, it's my only vow. If you don't then just leave me alone.

>>VERSION HISTORY<<

v1.3 (SCDReadBoot)

Initial public version.
Really poor support.
No rename feature.

v1.50

SCDToolz is born :)
Now a RENAME features!
Better BOOT recognition.

v1.57

Fixed recognition of some Japanese images
Reprogrammed the Renaming engine.
Added "Rename Directory"
Some new companies are now recognized

v1.67

Some buges were fixed. When renaming Read-only files
Added more companies
Database now supports Images with the same Ref code. (EX: WonderDog (U) and Silpheed (U)(MK-4423)
Added mores games in the database (now supports 216 games)
Changed country recognition code! (Prevent mis-localization of images converted with ConvSCD)

v1.75

More companies :)
Better recognition. Image with the same REF code and CD Type are now recognizable. EX: Championship Soccer 94 and Sensible Soccer (DEMO)
More images in the database :)

v1.80

Added the MASS RENAME feature :)..... you were waiting for it :)
BUGS fixed... :)

v1.97

Some bugs fixed.. :)
Added plenty of Images in the database. 260 entries.
Added more companies.

v1.99a

Bugs fixed :)
Added the web-updater. (Auto check if your database is up to date at startup:)
Updated the Database alot :)
Updated dectection engine :)

v1.99b

Bugs fixed.. Wonder Dog (U) issues...
improved the web-updater..it will now download the new version of SCDToolz when they come out so youll always be up to date.

v1.991

THE feature you've been waiting for.... snare roll...... ZIP SUPPORT!!!!
removed the client updating feature... this is so useless.... come visit me instead
some bugs fixed....
reorganized layout and versatility.

v1.995

Fixed the mass renaming bugs.
Added a company. :)
Arranged the code.
Updated the DaTabase : Synchronyzed with DATABASE version 1222
The Images Converted with ConvSCD are now recognizable. Those converted by hand or with another tool will not be detectable. As long as I can't do a MANUAL check on ISOS that are suspicious.

v1.997

Fixed some bugs.
Added the SCAN missing feature :) You can now scan a folder containing RENAMED images for missing images.
Fixed header reading bug.
Implemented a HACK for reading Road Avenger (E) header correctly.
made slight change to the interface.
The complete list of Sega CD realease is in list.SCD

v2.0

Fixed a bug regarding some Japanese images.
Fixed the mass renamer.
Optimized the detection of images converted with ConvSCD.
Fixed the web-updater. IT will not try to update if the site is down.
Added the Generate CUE feature. You can now Generate CUE sheet files and burn renamed images flawlessly.
Optimized header reading procedure.
Synchronyzed with header database 1260 and release list 1100
Slightly changed the interface.

v2.08

Added the detection of some demos and multiple CDs games.
Made the developper list web updated. Currect version 1000 (DEVELOPPER.SCD)
Slighthly changed the interface.. More Sega oriented :) I hope you'll like it !!

v2.15

Fixed some bugs.
Added a duplicate detector. Duplicate will have a (DUPE) Tag.
removed the Convscd button. The author lost the source code. there will be no way to implement this function in the future. SORRY.

v2.50

Changed the interface alot.
Fixed some bugs.
Updated the database. Recognition of Wondermega Collection. Sing!! Teddy Boy Blues. and some other.
Optimized proccessing.
Major database update will be following this release.

v2.53

Now detects if images is in BIN-CUE format. So it disable CUE generation by default.
Now Display the type of the image in the info screen and into the log file.
Updated the databases and added a hack.

v3.00

Now identify images according to a checksum database.
Added some hacks. To display game name properly
Fixed some bugs regarding the mass renaming option
New "Fix BIN+CUE sheet" will modify the CUE sheet according to the new database name.
fixed alot of bugs ... errrr...

v3.11

Fixed a bug regarding CUE sheet generation.
Can now rename files with underscores instead of spaces

v3.33

Now saves options chosen to SCDToolz.ini
Can now counts audio files and then compare the results to the databse (More precise image detection).
Fixed a bug when using "Fix BIN/CUE Sheet"
Fixed a bug when loading some images like Dark Wizard (J)
Removed the CONVERSION detection. This is now obselete as the images are compared with a CRC32 checksum if the image is not in the database then it's most likely a conversion of a hack and I WILL NOT PUT THEM IN THE DATABASE ONLY ORIGINALS DUMP WILL BE IN THE DATABASE.

v3.40

FIXES the problem with mass renaming with version 3.33
Fixes the loading of Fahrenheit (J) a bad header was displayed.
Database version 3020 is out.

v3.50

FIXES the problem with web update in version 3.40
Added support for CONVSCD!! Yeah mike replyed :) Now ConvSCD is included within SCDToolz. it only support ISO files for now.
Database version 3080 is out. Thanx to Elfurioso for the TOC database :)

>>USAGE<<

First open the program...

Then use the menu to navigate through the different options.

Press the Process Image To process the opened image.

>>WHAT'S PLANNED??<<

For now what I'm planning to add on SCDToolz is pretty simple : more compatibility, more support for archive, better conversion detection.

>>HOW TO HELP ME OUT :)<<

If you encounter Unknown company :

Note the given code. Open the image in an emulator and then note the name of the company that shows during the intro. Send us the name of the game + the code + company name :) and then the next release will contain it.

If you encounter NOT IN DATABASE!:

Copy and paste the header info and then send it to hoperomz@2die4.com

If you encounter Unknown IO Device:

Copy and paste the header info and then send it to hoperomz@2die4.com

The more you give me feedback the faster SCDToolz will rise.

>>THANKS<<

Emucation.COM

For the hosting.

l337h4l

for remaking my website that sucked :)

elfurioso

For being crazy and buying everything that is Sega related :)

Kaneda

for making readboot that started it all :)) thanx man

_GoGo_

for is precious FTP and constant Support :)

zlib team

for making the marvelous zlib

Jim Westfall

for debugging my code:)))

Frédéric Massoubre

for helping me out building the header database and the release list.

deadearth

for his precious FTP access :)

Artemio Urbina (www.junkerhq.net)

For the so long awaited Snatcher (Sample).

Eidolon (www.eidolons-inn.net)

you all know why he is here :)

zimphbah

for his filenames suggestions.

A BIG thanx to all of you.

>>HOW TO CONTACT US?<<

IRC:

Server : United Users (Address : i.love.2ch.at)

Channel : #segacd-society

E-MAIL :

hoperomz@2die4.com

URL :

http://hoperomz.is.dreaming.org