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FS-UAE Amiga Emulator
FAQ
This page contains answers to some frequently asked questions.
Can I donate towards FS-UAE development?
I have put up a donation page if you want to chip in and help cover expenses: https://fs-uae.net/donate :)
What does FS stand for in FS-UAE?
https://eab.abime.net/showthread.php?t=98922
Do joysticks work with FS-UAE on Fedora Linux?
Yes they do, but from Fedora 17 and onwards, you need to install an extra package to get joysticks working (at all, this is not specific to FS-UAE):
sudo yum install kernel-modules-extra
Can FS-UAE on MacOS launch on a separate fullscreen space?
Yes, you can force FS-UAE to open in its own fullscreen space by adding this to advanced settings in the Launcher:
SDL_VIDEO_MAC_FULLSCREEN_SPACES = 1
Note: There be may usability issues when FS-UAE quits and tries to return to the Launcher/Arcade when fullscreen spaces are used.
Can I use more than one keyboard-emulated joystick?
Yes, it is possible, but a bit awkward to setup. See keyboard for more information.
FIXME: There is a new, better way to add extra keyboard-emulated joysticks. Needs documentation!
Why does FS-UAE crash or disappear on startup?
This is usually caused by a driver problem or having conflicting software installed. Please see [windows.md](Windows Notes) for solutions to some problems which has been reported, your problem might be mentioned there!
Why are the cursor keys not working?
If you start with the default settings and without a (supported) joystick connected, the cursor keys will be used to emulate an Amiga joystick and will therefore not function as Amiga cursor keys. You can either connect a joystick to your computer, or disable the joystick emulation:
joystick_port_1 = nothing
You can also do this from the GUI menu (F12) and in FS-UAE Launcher.
Why don’t I get the normal kickstart when starting FS-UAE?
This happens when FS-UAE is unable to find the find the proper kickstart for the Amiga model your trying to emulate and defaults back to the built-in AROS kickstart. Please verify that your configuration correctly points to a valid kickstart file.
Why isn’t my gamepad or joystick working?
Make sure it’s plugged in and connected before starting FS-UAE. If it’s still not working, read the documentation on on how to configure your controller, you may have to create a configuration file for it. This is easily done for you via FS-UAE Launcher -> Settings -> Joysticks & Gamepads. Just double-click on your device to start configuring it.
What can I do if I cannot get F12 to work for opening the menu?
If you've tried combining F12 with Fn and/or Cmd, and it still does not work, you can either:
- Bind the menu action to another key combination, or
- Toggle the menu with a controller (menu button or start + select together).
To bind the menu action to a key combination, you can add the following to advanced settings:
keyboard_key_mod_m = action_menu
Then you should be able to use Mod+M to open/close the menu. Mod means Cmd on Macs and Alt on other computers.
In what directory must screenshots for FS-UAE Launcher be saved?
See the documentation page for FS-UAE Launcher.
Will FS-UAE be ported to … ?
I have received several questions regarding whether I will port FS-UAE to other systems, including:
- Android
- iOS
- AROS / MorphOs / AmigaOS
- Windows RT (Microsoft Surface)
- Pandora
I am sure porting to many of these systems could be an interesting challenge, but in the end, it comes down to this: I can choose to spend (much) time on such ports, or I can spend time improving FS-UAE for the already supported platforms (Windows, macOS and Linux). I have many features I still want to implemented, so I think my time is better spent improving FS-UAE and developing related software for these platforms.
But because I have Android devices myself, and will likely continue to use Android in years to come, a future Android port is not unlikely :)
I am not interested in developing FS-UAE for closed systems such as iOS and Windows RT, where the only way to install software is via the official application store, and where Apple and Microsoft, respectively, unilaterally decides whether to allow software distribution or not.
Why is Zorro III RAM not recognized?
The Zorro III memory size setting is only respected when emulating a CPU with a 32-bit address bus, for instance by using the A1200/020 or the A4000/040 model.
amiga_model = A1200/020
Or you can override the CPU only, for example with:
cpu = 68020
How do I use Action Replay with FS-UAE?
** FIXME: THIS INFORMATION IS OUTDATED **
To use action replay with FS-UAE, you need an action replay rom file and you need to configure a key or button to activate the cartridge. Example:
uae_cart_file = full/path/to/rom/file The default shortcut to invoke the cartridge is Alt/Cmd+A (or F12+A).
Why are the paths in the Launcher hard coded? I don’t want the files to be under Documents, but every time i change it it reverts back to the same location under Documents. How can i point the files to another location?
Hi, it is fortunately not hard-coded, please see https://fs-uae.net/docs/directories (“Base directory”) for more information about how to change this 🙂
Hello Frode,
I am using your fabulous emulator since 2016! Really great! Really user-freindly! Really good feeling being back on an amiga! Now my MacMini crashed. The SDD is unrepairable out of order! I copied all my FS-UAE-Directory from the time-machine-image manually to a new machine I had to buy. By starting the emulator it finds my configurations but that’s all. Is there somewhere a hidden file (.plist or something lieke that?) that I can copy so that I will find my old uae-environnement on the new machine? Thanks a lot,
Christian.
Copying the FS-UAE directory should include everything needed. But if you also upgraded from v2.8 to v3.0 as part of this operation, you have to run the functions update file database and update game database to rescan your game collection if you are using the online game database!
How to use the ‘Hellp’ function in Action replay with FS-UAE?
On the Amiga u would press the “help’ key, butu how do u do this on a Mac with FS-UAE?
According to https://fs-uae.net/docs/keyboard, the “End” key is mapped to the Amiga Help key.
hello Frode, greetings from China, thx for providing us Amiga fans such a great emulator!
I’m fairly new to Amiga so pls don’t laugh at me if you think my questions are stupid lol. I have two problems which I haven’t found the answers similarly yet.
1. Does FSUAE support AGA or OCS or ECS games? what should I do with the settings or do I need other plugins?
2. I tried some games but some titles like the original Zool doesn’t go on after trainer’s appearance, different models were tested but still don’t work, and despite of the file corruption, what do I need to do with other settings or other kinda things?
looking forward to your precious answer, thank you very much!
Hi! 1. Yes, you can use these models as base models depending on what chipset you need:
OCS: Amiga 500
ECS: Amiga 600
AGA: Amiga 1200
2. Please make sure that you have provided FS-UAE with proper kickstarts (and not using the internal one). Also try using just one floppy drive. Some game trainers may need you to press a specific key/mouse/joystick button to continue. Difficult to give a general answer for this one.