Best tool to rename roms to match hypersets?

[delt31]

Don't want to manually change these - best tool out there?

[iNTiGOD]

Take a look at don's rom renamer.http://honerbrink.com/?page_id=14

Just point it to your xml file and rom folder and give it a go.

[delt31]

tried this and it gave me an error saying did I use rom2 something.  

[iNTiGOD]

Can you post a screenshot of the error?

[delt31]

The website won't allow me to attach.  Here is what it says

 

"Error opening your XML source list:

An error occurred while parsing EntityName.  Line 4155, position 36.

 

Odds are your XML file contains invalid characters.  Were you using rom2xml? If so that might be your problem"

 

EDIT - I think it's identifying the "&" signs on some of these lines.  I went to that line in the xml and it's &.  Going to try and remove or change

 

EDIT 2 - I removed all & and I don't receive the error message but the program crashes instantly.  I'm in windows 8

[Turranius]

You can try my Tur-Matcher (signature).

[iNTiGOD]

The website won't allow me to attach. Here is what it says

"Error opening your XML source list:

An error occurred while parsing EntityName. Line 4155, position 36.

Odds are your XML file contains invalid characters. Were you using rom2xml? If so that might be your problem"

EDIT - I think it's identifying the "&" signs on some of these lines. I went to that line in the xml and it's &. Going to try and remove or change

EDIT 2 - I removed all & and I don't receive the error message but the program crashes instantly. I'm in windows 8

If you're still having teething issues with the xml download this program.

http://depositfiles.com/files/03neucef8

I use it to clean up xmls that are a little buggy.

Run the program and make a new backup of the xml.

Then run the new xml through dons tools.

Good luck.

[delt31]

great thanks guys

[wesfranks]

The website won't allow me to attach.  Here is what it says

 

"Error opening your XML source list:

An error occurred while parsing EntityName.  Line 4155, position 36.

 

Odds are your XML file contains invalid characters.  Were you using rom2xml? If so that might be your problem"

 

EDIT - I think it's identifying the "&" signs on some of these lines.  I went to that line in the xml and it's &.  Going to try and remove or change

 

EDIT 2 - I removed all & and I don't receive the error message but the program crashes instantly.  I'm in windows 8

Where did you get the XML that you are selecting when Don's Rom Renamer is asking for "HyperList XML or DAT File? In other Don's Tools this is also called the HyperSpin Source XML.

 

If you use the updated one from-- this site "Downloads"----->HyperBase------>SystemYouAreRenaming Database, it should be a properly formatted XML. It will also provide information that will make renaming your roms easier, specifically the CRC hash which is unique for each rom/file. This of course is dependant on where you got your roms. HyperSpin prefers No-Intro naming convention and roms originating from this source matches the CRC hash. Years ago, I also built a No-Intro set from a GoodSet of roms due to the CRC hash matching the (!) rom, but a No-Intro set is easier. If the CRC hash of your rom matches with that listed in the XML, renaming with Don's Renamer is almost automatic. I say almost, due to some systems containing file headers which affect the CRC. Don's Rom Renamer can provide information to help you with these systems. Of these, I believe only certain Atari Lynx sets are still problematic.

 

Lastly, Don's Tools are particularly useful for file and cartridge based systems. I would not recommend using them with disc based systems or with MAME. MAME is best with CLRMamePro. For disc based systems, this is usually the last systems people get into due to file size. At that time, you will probably be more aware of the hazards and will have your own method for renaming them.

[Tribe Fan]

I'm getting the same error with Don't Rom Renaming Tool. I got all my databases from the official downloads section.

[SIMPLYAUSTIN]