Open PS2 Loader

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### Example App Configuration

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

This is an example of how to configure the uLaunchELF application in the 'conf_apps.cfg' file.

```plaintext
uLaunchELF=mc?:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
```

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### Configure Background Elements

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/theme-guide.rst.txt

Examples for defining various background types, including custom art patterns, static images, and responsive layouts.

```text
main0:
        type=Background
        pattern=FANART
        default=mycoolbackground
```

```text
main0:
        type=Background
        default=mycoolbackground
```

```text
main0:
        type=Background
```

```text
main0:
    type=Background
    pattern=BG
main1:
    type=StaticImage
    default=mycoolbackground
    aligned=0
    scaled=0
    width=DIM_INF
    height=DIM_INF
```

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### SMB Share App Paths

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

Examples of configuring paths for applications stored on SMB (network) shares. 'smb:/' searches all configured SMB shares, while 'smb0:/' specifies a particular share.

```plaintext
CodeBreaker v10=smb:/BOOT/CBv10 BOOT noCdStop.ELF
```

```plaintext
GSM=smb0:/BOOT/GSM.ELF
```

```plaintext
Simple Media System=smb:/SMS.ELF
```

```plaintext
uLaunchELF=smb0:/BOOT.ELF
```

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### Example Cheat File Content

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/cheat-settings.html

This is an example of the content for a game-specific cheat file. The file should be named using the game's ID (e.g., SLES_544.39.cht) and placed in the CHT folder. It requires a master code to function.

```plaintext
Master Code
9020FB28 0C0FBB2A
Widescreen Code
201974d4 3c014455
20344864 3c014455


```

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### USB Device App Paths

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

Examples of configuring paths for applications stored on USB devices. 'mass:/' searches all connected USB devices, while 'mass0:/', 'mass1:/' specify individual devices.

```plaintext
Sega Master System Emulator=mass:/ELFS/SMSE.ELF
```

```plaintext
Sega Mega Drive Emulator=mass0:/PGEN.ELF
```

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### HDD App Paths

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

Example of configuring paths for applications stored on the PS2's internal HDD. ELFs must be in the '+OPL' partition, accessed via the 'pfs0:/' prefix.

```plaintext
Sega Mega Drive Emulator=pfs0:/APPS/PGEN.ELF
```

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### Example Cheat File Content

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/cheat-settings.rst.txt

This is an example of the content for a game-specific cheat file (.cht). It includes a master code and specific game cheats like a widescreen code. Ensure codes are region-specific and compatible with PS2RD.

```plaintext
Master Code
9020FB28 0C0FBB2A
Widescreen Code
201974d4 3c014455
20344864 3c014455
```

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### Memory Card App Paths

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

Examples of configuring paths for applications stored on PlayStation 2 memory cards. 'mc0:/' refers to slot 1, 'mc1:/' to slot 2, and 'mc?:/' allows OPL to search both.

```plaintext
Sega Master System Emulator=mc0:/APPS/SMSE.ELF
```

```plaintext
Sega Mega Drive Emulator=mc1:/BOOT/PGEN.ELF
```

```plaintext
PlayStation Emulator=mc?:/BETA/PS2PSXe.ELF
```

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### App Configuration File Syntax

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/apps-page.rst.txt

Use this syntax in the 'conf_apps.cfg' file to define an application's display name and its path on a storage device. Ensure the device is enabled in OPL for the app to launch.

```plaintext
Name of app=Path to file
```

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### Widescreen Cheat Codes for PS2RD

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/widescreen.html

Example of how to format widescreen (WS) and master codes within a .cht file for use with PS2RD. Ensure codes are game-specific.

```plaintext
Master Code
9020FB28 0C0FBB2A
Widescreen Code
201974d4 3c014455
20344864 3c014455

```

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### Define Information Page Layout

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/theme-guide.rst.txt

Use the info keyword to define the layout of the game information page displayed before launching a game.

```text
info0:
        type=Background
info1:
        type=AttributeText
        attribute=#Name
        x=POS_MID
        y=25
...
```

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### Set Background Size to Infinite

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/theme-guide.rst.txt

Use '-1' to set the width and height of a background to infinite.

```ini
main0_type=Background
main1:
        type=StaticImage
        default=frames
        width=-1
        height=-1
```

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### GSM Configuration Parameters in .cfg file

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/gsm.rst.txt

Details the configuration parameters for GSM that are saved in game-specific .cfg files. These settings control GSM's behavior for individual games.

```text
Name - Description
$EnableGSM - Set to 1 if GSM is to be enabled, 0 or deleted if not.
$GSMVMode - Video mode for GSM to set
$GSMXOffset - X-offset for GSM to use
$GSMYOffset - Y-offset for GSM to use
$GSMSkipVideos - Set to 1 if videos are to be skipped with GSM, 0 or deleted if not.
```

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### Define OPL theme element order

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/theme-guide.html

Elements in the OPL GUI are defined using a main prefix followed by a consecutive index number.

```text
main0
main1
...
```

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### Define Theme Fonts

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/_sources/theme-guide.rst.txt

Configure global and element-specific fonts using the default_font attribute and indexed font definitions.

```text
default_font=mymainfont.ttf
font0=fontformenu.ttf
font1=fontforhint.ttf
[...]
main3:
        type=MenuText
        font=0
main4:
        type=HintText
        font=1
```

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### Router-based Network Configuration

Source: https://www.ps2homebrew.org/Open-PS2-Loader-User-Guide/network-config.html

Recommended settings for connecting the PS2 to a network via a router using DHCP.

```text
Advanced options : Off
Ethernet link mode : Auto
- PS2 –
IP adress type : *DHCP*
IP adress : 192.168.X.X
Mask : 255.255.255.X
Gateway : 192.168.X.X
DNS Server : 192.168.X.X
- SMB Server –
Adress Type : *NetBIOS*
Adress : JOHNDOE-PC
Port : 445
Share : PS2SMB
User : JohnDoe
Password : (blank)
```
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