NEW PRESERVATION TOOLS

[pavero]

@pavero,

Please could I ask for a couple of additions to the form?

Add file type .ROM. I'm trying to add the Interface 2 version of Mag The Magician

https://bytemaniacos.com/web/?page_id=3453

ROM file type added.

Please can Enterprise and TI-99/4A be added to other platforms?

Thanks

@Einar Saukas
This must be added into ZXDB.

[Luzie]

But there is another problem. You uploaded files for Dutch re-release of HEATHROW INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, but you didn't select any publisher. Do you know which NL company published this re-release? Thanks.

@pavero it´s "MCN Software [NL] (Netherlands)" but I can´t find a way to add this. So I removed the files I´ve already uploaded and submitted them newly.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... istory.php

[pavero]

@pavero it´s "MCN Software [NL] (Netherlands)" but I can´t find a way to add this. So I removed the files I´ve already uploaded and submitted them newly.

Perfect. Thanks!

[PeterJ]

@pavero,

I can't see an option to change the original publisher for this game:

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 6&id=14505

It was actually a type-in from Popular Computing Weekly.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 69&page=10

I have added the magazine references under #002492.

Thanks

[pavero]

@pavero,

I can't see an option to change the original publisher for this game:

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/index.p ... 6&id=14505

It was actually a type-in from Popular Computing Weekly.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 69&page=10

I have added the magazine references under #002492.

Thanks

Hi Peter,

yes, you can use the online form for adding a new publishers/authors only.

So in these cases please use Little Bugs thread.

[Arcachnar]

Can I ask some questions about the preservation of games that are not yet preserved or even known on this site (or everywhere):

1) I just have to put the name of the game in ZXDB new (MIA) title/entry (fulltext): right?

2 Do I also need to put in an ID, yet? I have no idea which ID I have use.

2) The game is still MIA until I have created .TZX (or a .TAP) and put on this site, right? Can it be changed from MIA to Available later on? And how?

3) About the covers/inlays/tape, etc. Do you now create the new (MIA) title/entry, then wait until it is submitted on the site, and THEN you can add the new files? Or is it possible to do it at the same time by going to add the new file and then use the name of the game that you have just submitted and all? (will scan them later)

4) Is it possible to put a FINISHED (and making say "Thank you for contributing" or something) button at the bottom of PRESERVATION TOOLS like Add a new (MIA) title/entry and the others? It makes more easy to know if you have actually submitted it to this site. Or is it finished when you press "Back to the main menu? If you know what I mean.

5) If it is latter known that the wrong publisher of a game has been put there, can it be changed later on? Example: I am not that sure if Primosoft is a publisher, (it could be NIB OR BV Uitgeverij NIB, Zeist OR Uitgeverij NIB) but I will put it there until we know the right answer.

PS: Sorry, if I am not that clear. I was not sure how to ask these questions.

Edit: Is this the right thread to ask this and can someone see both of the new games that I just submitted? If not...I will try again. (Or should I really have created an ID or something? But which IDs should I use then?)

[pavero]

Can I ask some questions about the preservation of games that are not yet preserved or even known on this site (or everywhere):

1) I just have to put the name of the game in ZXDB new (MIA) title/entry (fulltext): right?

Yes, if you want to add a new/missing title, you can use this form. You put the name of the game only, without ID.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... _entry.php

2 Do I also need to put in an ID, yet? I have no idea which ID I have use.

No, a new ID is generated automatically on the background.

2) The game is still MIA until I have created .TZX (or a .TAP) and put on this site, right? Can it be changed from MIA to Available later on? And how?

If you already have TAP/TZX files, you can select Availability:Available directly. But later you can change this information via this form:
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... hanges.php

3) About the covers/inlays/tape, etc. Do you now create the new (MIA) title/entry, then wait until it is submitted on the site, and THEN you can add the new files? Or is it possible to do it at the same time by going to add the new file and then use the name of the game that you have just submitted and all? (will scan them later)

Yes, it is possible to do it at the same time. You can use this form and select your earlier added title via fulltext.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... _files.php

4) Is it possible to put a FINISHED (and making say "Thank you for contributing" or something) button at the bottom of PRESERVATION TOOLS like Add a new (MIA) title/entry and the others? It makes more easy to know if you have actually submitted it to this site. Or is it finished when you press "Back to the main menu? If you know what I mean.

The most forms have two buttons. The first button - Generate SQL, The second button - Publish SQL (this is your FINISHED button in terminology which you have used).
Here you can always check your result.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... ntries.php
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... istory.php

5) If it is latter known that the wrong publisher of a game has been put there, can it be changed later on? Example: I am not that sure if Primosoft is a publisher, (it could be NIB OR BV Uitgeverij NIB, Zeist OR Uitgeverij NIB) but I will put it there until we know the right answer.

In this case it is better to let the publisher field empty. You can add the information later with using this form.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... lisher.php

[Arcachnar]

Oh. Thank you for answer my questions. These are those games:

Title: Taalles

Release Date: 1984

Original Publisher: Primosoft (Netherlands) [ID: 11634] (Or the publisher is actually NIB Zeist or nib Zeist OR BV Uitgeverij NIB, Zeist OR Uitgeverij NIB *

Creators:

Availability: MIA

Message Language: Dutch

Machine Type: ZX-Spectrum 48K

General: Education

Maximum Players: 1

Sources:

1)

2)

3)

4)


Title: Klokkijken Analoog

Release Date: 1984

Original Publisher: Primosoft (Netherlands) [ID: 11634] Or the publisher is actually NIB Zeist or nib Zeist OR BV Uitgeverij NIB, Zeist OR Uitgeverij NIB*

Creators:

Availability: MIA

Message Language: Dutch

Machine Type: ZX-Spectrum 48K

General: Education

Maximum Players: 1

Source:

1)

2)

Just wanting to be sure that you all know the right sources and all. If you know what I mean.

* I am not what the right name to use. Anyone?

Something interesting:



Edit: Oh. I almost forgot. I will scan the covers/inlay, etc later on. (and hopefully create a .TZX or .TAP, but I am not that sure how and if I can do this. not wanting to destroy it and all.)

[PeterJ]

@pavero,

I'm recording quite a few 'type-ins' at the moment, and was wonder if it would be possible to enter the URL of the magazine page, rather than having to enter all the individual magazine, issue and page details. For example.

I appreciate that this would not work for magazines not yet referenced in ZXDB.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 89&page=20

It's probably not possible, but just thought I would mention it just in case. Thanks

[pavero]

@pavero,

I'm recording quite a few 'type-ins' at the moment, and was wonder if it would be possible to enter the URL of the magazine page, rather than having to enter all the individual magazine, issue and page details. For example.

I appreciate that this would not work for magazines not yet referenced in ZXDB.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 89&page=20

It's probably not possible, but just thought I would mention it just in case. Thanks

@Einar Saukas what is the best way for you? I know you process this information 'somehow' if you add new 'type-ins' in ZXDB?

[Einar Saukas]

I'm recording quite a few 'type-ins' at the moment, and was wonder if it would be possible to enter the URL of the magazine page, rather than having to enter all the individual magazine, issue and page details. For example.

I appreciate that this would not work for magazines not yet referenced in ZXDB.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 89&page=20

This is a good idea.

The online form for magazine references could have a field for "Spectrum Computing URL". So if someone provides a link like this:

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 89&page=20

Then it will automatically fill the fields for magazine, issue and page number.

Or if someone provides a link like this:

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/issue/2 ... Weekly/123

Then it will automatically fill the fields for magazine and issue, but the user still needed to fill the page number.

Another possible improvement in this online form is a flag for "original type-in". The user should click on it when a certain program was originally published as type-in, and this is the first time this program was published. For instance:

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/entry/1 ... akes_Seven

Take a look at section "magazine references" in this page above. This program was originally published as type-in by Sinclair User, then later re-published as type-in by MicroHobby. The Sinclair User magazine reference was flagged as "original type-in". Because of this, at the top of this page it automatically says "Original Publisher: Sinclair User - type-in from magazine issue #30 - 1984/Sep".

[Arcachnar]

I am not sure if this is the right spot to ask this, but I want to know some things before I can submit another one. (if wrong place, then my apologies and you can move it to the right place)

I want to submit this game called The Exodus, but I am not sure about

2) which publisher's type I should use. Company?

3) Not sure which genre I should use; This is a two part graphical text adventure based on the Holy Scriptures where you play the role of Moses. The first part starts at the moment that Moses has completed his education at the Palace. Bored with all things he wants to see how the Hebrew slaves are doing. In the second part, Moses has to bring the people to Sinai and then to the Promised Lands.

a) It has simple black & white line graphics. Thus graphical or still a text adventure?

4) The publisher is Esda Software or ESDA Software? What would you reckon?

The proof;









What to do?

PS: For some reason the game goes straight to the Second part and to my horror I do not know the code word anymore. Sorry. (will check this out later again) I also will scan the instructions and cover. Hopefully, I can also make a .TZX or .TAP.

[PeterJ]

@Arcachnar,

ESDA Software and Graphical Adventure

[pavero]

2) which publisher's type I should use. Company?

Company: Publisher/Manager [P]

3) Not sure which genre I should use; This is a two part graphical text adventure based on the Holy Scriptures where you play the role of Moses. The first part starts at the moment that Moses has completed his education at the Palace. Bored with all things he wants to see how the Hebrew slaves are doing. In the second part, Moses has to bring the people to Sinai and then to the Promised Lands.

a) It has simple black & white line graphics. Thus graphical or still a text adventure?

Adventure Game: Text/Illustrated

4) The publisher is Esda Software or ESDA Software? What would you reckon?

ESDA Software

[Arcachnar]

Thank you both for answering my questions. It seems that I already submitted that game and used Company instead of Publisher/Manager, because I was not entirely sure if it is an actual publisher or an one person thing. If you know what I mean. But now I wonder.

I also already went with PeterJ's answer and used Graphical adventure game. Text/illustrated makes sense. (If only I get the Part One to work or knew the code word of Part Two to check out the actually graphics/text and all)

IS it still possible to change?

[pavero]

IS it still possible to change?

Yep, you can still edit your entry with using the same form. Just select your title and then press EDIT button.
https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... _entry.php

[PeterJ]

Sorry @Arcachnar,

I was wrong about suggesting Graphical adventure game. As @pavero says Text/illustrated makes better sense.

@pavero gave me a great tip.

Go to: Add a new (MIA) title/entry

Enter in Exodus, and you will find it at the bottom of the list.

Click the EDIT button:



Make the change, generate code and publish code again.

Obviously you can only do this on entries which have not yet been processed.

EDIT - Sorry, just seen @pavero replied too.

[Arcachnar]

And done. I hope. Thank you both for pointing me in the right direction and all.

Also the new one.

Nederland in Vogelvlucht;

Source(s):







Not sure who has made the game (yet), so I have left the publisher and all blank.

[pavero]

I'm recording quite a few 'type-ins' at the moment, and was wonder if it would be possible to enter the URL of the magazine page, rather than having to enter all the individual magazine, issue and page details. For example.

I appreciate that this would not work for magazines not yet referenced in ZXDB.

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.ph ... 89&page=20

It's probably not possible, but just thought I would mention it just in case. Thanks

@PeterJ
@Neil Parsons

The URL of the magazine page added:



https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... _entry.php

[PeterJ]

Fantastic @pavero!

[Neil Parsons]

Thanks so much, pavero!

[pavero]

@PeterJ
@Neil Parsons

Now It is possible to set the magazine as an original publisher.



https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... _entry.php

[pavero]

@PeterJ


Now It is possible to remove the existing original publisher.



https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... lisher.php

[PeterJ]

Thanks very much @pavero,

That will help a great deal.

Peter

[Ralf]

@pavero
Would it be possible to add rzx recording for a game that doesn't have an entry on SC?

https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/zxdb/ad ... ew_rzx.php

I believe it's impossible now.