[SAM] SimCoupe v1.1 alpha 1 Build 2020/01/17

Jugggler Demo (1990, Codigo Software)

SimCoupe Version 1.1 alpha 1 build (20/01/19)

20200819 build (updated), 19/08/2020

• updated D3D9 backend to D3D11 for G-Sync/FreeSync support (fullscreen).
• updated DirectSound backend to XAudio2 2.9, for better dynamic device support.
• added integer scaling to reduce scaling artefacts, especially in debugger.
• added sRGB support to rendering pipeline for gamma-correct blending.
• added motion blur option to reduce Gigascreen animation flicker.
• added alt- window scaling up to Alt-9 (500%).
• added multi-sector read support to ATA devices (used by PlayAnimHD).
• changed frame sync to be time based for smoother frame delivery.
• changed function key mappings to use strings in config file.
• fixed reset when LINE port set to zero giving black boot screen.
• fixed creating new MGT/CPM images.
• removed video scanline support, which is less useful on modern displays.
• removed window size snapping and forced window size changes.
• removed real Windows printer support.

20200711 build (refresh) 11/07/2020

• Fixed data corruption writing to Atom devices (doesn't affect Atom Lite).
• added more ROM0 symbols for jump table entries and block instruction.
• Added shortcut for UNTIL breakpoints, allowing just an address to be entered.
• Updated SAASound to v3.4.0 to fix #23

20200528 build 28/05/2020

• Changes since the last release:
• Added support for LPEN b0 over main screen.
• Added SOFF support for LPEN and HPEN.
• Fixed TXFMST active time after MIDI OUT.
• All current ASIC tests now match original hardware.

20200524 build 24 May 2020

• added experimental SSX screen image saving.

20200512 released 12 May 2020

• fixed CPI/CPD/CPIR/CPDR instruction timings

Defenders of the Earth (Enigma Variations, 1997)

SimCoupe Version 1.1 alpha 1 build (24/03/2020)

• Fixed failure to open resources in non-ASCII paths
• Fixed interrupt timing issue causing sample player demo flicker.
• Fixed passing bare paths to portable EXE [Win32]

Prince of persia

SimCoupe Version 1.1 alpha 1 (2015-04-09)

• Added tape loading from TAP/TZX/CSW files, with flash and trap features
• Added SID interface emulation with traditional 6581 or newer 8580 chip
• Added video recording to AVI (MS-RLE) or GIF, and audio recording to WAV
• Added support for Atom Lite+ interface with installed DALLAS chip
• Added persistent DALLAS NVRAM (8K) support
• Added support for Blue Alpha Sampler, SAMVoc and Paula DACs
• Added support for Velesoft Kempston joystick interface
• Added manual speed control between 50% and 1000%
• Added ROM-based auto-typing of clipboard text [Win32]
• Added D3D9 [Win32] and SDL2 [Mac and Linux] accelerated video support
• Added ROM symbol support to debugger, with user symbols from <disk1>.map
• Added command-line input mode mode to debugger for more complex commands
• Added execution, memory access, I/O, and interrupt breakpoints
• Added pulsing dot at current raster position when debugger is active
• Added code tracing feature, showing path leading to current instruction
• Added timing measurement to aid consistent comparison of code alternatives
• Added support for runtime RAM and ROM configuration changes without reset
• Added complete ATTR port (FF) emulation, used by some Spectrum software
• Added undocumented bit 3+5 flag behaviour to SCF/CCF
• Added optional NMOS/CMOS Z80 support, for OUT (C),0/255 difference
• Added automatic keyboard layout switching when Spectrum ROM is present
• Added LBA28, 8-bit mode, and slave support to ATA device emulation
• Added HDF v1.1 support, with extended IDENTIFY fields
• Added SAMDiskHelper support for non-admin access to HDD/CF devices [Win32]
• Added per-user settings with portable mode for legacy behaviour [Win32]
• Fixed NMI erroneously clearing IFF2
• Fixed missing R increment on interrupt acknowledgement
• Fixed HEPR bug which could lead to an invalid paging configuration
• Fixed video re-sync audio glitches by syncing to audio clock instead
• Fixed intensity of border artefacts, which were previously too bright
• Fixed DAC sample origin not being zero, which reduced playback quality
• Fixed SAMDAC/EDDAC to only output new samples when strobed
• Fixed output from simultaneous use of DACs on both parallel ports
• Fixed FDC registers not being writable without a disk in the drive
• Fixed FDC multi-sector reading, which caused SAM Mines disk error
• Fixed FDC to use 2 bit size codes, matching WD17xx behaviour
• Fixed corruption in SBT images over 400K due to repeated directory sector
• Fixed invalid CHS geometry on disks over 8GB
• Fixed data import/export sometimes clipping to 16K
• Fixed failed writes to HDD/CF volumes under Vista or later [Win32]
• Changed full-screen option to use the current/native display mode
• Changed window click to capture mouse only if SAM software is using it
• Changed options to use larger and simplified property pages [Win32]
• Changed SBT virtual images to contain auto-executing code files
• Changed built-in SAMDOS2 image to enable drive 2 and disable border flash
• Changed debugger to use hex input by default, matching displayed values
• Removed support for Win9x and W2K due to limited API and tool support
• Removed support for SDF and TD0 disk images, and SAD image creation
• Removed SD-IDE and YAMOD.ATBUS interfaces, and Atom boot ROM patching
• Removed support for user-defined function key mappings [Win32]
• Removed support for real printer devices [Win32]