User:Sadikyo/DRAFT MPF Dumping Guide - Revision history

Sadikyo: /* Submitting Info to Redump.org database */

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Submitting Info to Redump.org database

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	If you are using the new disc form, you can try using [https://github.com/nightson/UserScripts/raw/main/RedumpReimagined.user.js this script] to fill out the form if you prefer entering your dump information in the MPF program, saving time. Make sure that "Output submission JSON" is turned on in MPF's settings, fill out the information after the dump is done, then decompress the submission .gz file and copy and paste the information to the large box that is now on the top of the new disc form.		If you are using the new disc form, you can try using [https://github.com/nightson/UserScripts/raw/main/RedumpReimagined.user.js this script] to fill out the form if you prefer entering your dump information in the MPF program, saving time. Make sure that "Output submission JSON" is turned on in MPF's settings, fill out the information after the dump is done, then decompress the submission .gz file and copy and paste the information to the large box that is now on the top of the new disc form.

-	If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please reach out in the forum or in the	+	If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please reach out in the forum or in the [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord Server] (VGPC).

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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Submitting Info to Redump.org database

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	If you are using the new disc form, you can try using [https://github.com/nightson/UserScripts/raw/main/RedumpReimagined.user.js this script] to fill out the form if you prefer entering your dump information in the MPF program, saving time. Make sure that "Output submission JSON" is turned on in MPF's settings, fill out the information after the dump is done, then decompress the submission .gz file and copy and paste the information to the large box that is now on the top of the new disc form.		If you are using the new disc form, you can try using [https://github.com/nightson/UserScripts/raw/main/RedumpReimagined.user.js this script] to fill out the form if you prefer entering your dump information in the MPF program, saving time. Make sure that "Output submission JSON" is turned on in MPF's settings, fill out the information after the dump is done, then decompress the submission .gz file and copy and paste the information to the large box that is now on the top of the new disc form.
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		+	If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please reach out in the forum or in the

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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Submitting Info to Redump.org database

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	==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==		==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==
-	*[http://forum.redump.org/topic/~~38255~~/~~addedibm~~-pc-~~xango~~-~~tango~~-~~usa~~/ ~~Example Entry~~] ~~(Follow this formatting if possible~~.)	+	Time to have your disc added to redump's database! New dumpers need to sign up on the forum [http://forum.redump.org/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ here], then after account approval, need to submit disc info [http://forum.redump.org/forum/11/dumps/ here] by making a thread for your disc.

-	~~Time to have your disc added to redump~~'~~s database! New dumpers need to sign up on~~ the forum [http://forum.redump.org/topic/~~12228~~/~~want~~-to-~~register~~-~~please~~-~~read~~-~~first~~/ ~~here~~]~~, then after account approval need to submit disc info~~ [http://forum.redump.org/~~forum~~/11/~~dumps~~/ ~~here~~]. ~~After receiving "Dumper" status, future submissions for new discs (not currently in database~~) should go through [http://redump.org/newdisc/ New Disc form]. Submissions for verifications of existing items, should be posted in the [http://forum.redump.org/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] area.	+	'''Please review''' the important guidelines outlined in this forum thread regarding submission of both new discs and verifications: [http://forum.redump.org/topic/27377/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ Redump Submissions].
		+	*[http://forum.redump.org/topic/38255/addedibm-pc-xango-tango-usa/ Example Entry] (Follow this formatting if possible.)

-	~~'''Please review''' the important guidelines outlined in this forum thread regarding submission of both~~ new discs ~~and verifications~~: [http://forum.redump.org/~~topic~~/~~27377~~/~~read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-~~verifications/ ~~Redump Submissions~~]	+	After receiving "Dumper" status, future submissions for new discs (not currently in database) should go through the [http://redump.org/newdisc/ New Disc form]. Submissions for verifications of existing items should always be posted on the forum in the [http://forum.redump.org/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] section.

	Zip and upload all output files along with your submission EXCEPT the game itself (all files except: .iso, .bin, .scm, .img, .scram). They can be included as an attachment to forum submissions, or as a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc). If you are submitting a new disc through the new disc form, you can add a link to the logs in the 'comments' section of your submission.		Zip and upload all output files along with your submission EXCEPT the game itself (all files except: .iso, .bin, .scm, .img, .scram). They can be included as an attachment to forum submissions, or as a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc). If you are submitting a new disc through the new disc form, you can add a link to the logs in the 'comments' section of your submission.

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Tools

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	MPF is a frontend for a number of disc dumping tools. At present the only included tools which can be used for redump submissions are:		MPF is a frontend for a number of disc dumping tools. At present the only included tools which can be used for redump submissions are:
	* DiscImageCreator (for most disc types, but NOT Audio CDs)		* DiscImageCreator (for most disc types, but NOT Audio CDs)
-	* Redumper (required for Audio CDs, and preferred for a number of other systems, [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Redumper_status latest acceptance table])	+	* Redumper (required for Audio CDs and Hasbro VideoNow, and preferred for a number of other systems, [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Redumper_status latest acceptance table])

	While you can use MPF with Aaru for making personal backups of your discs, dumps made with Aaru cannot be accepted at this time.		While you can use MPF with Aaru for making personal backups of your discs, dumps made with Aaru cannot be accepted at this time.

Sadikyo: /* Dumping */

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Dumping

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	Additional Notes:		Additional Notes:
		+	* If you have a redump account, you can go to Tools --> Options --> Login Info, and enter your redump login information here. What this will do, is check after a completed dump, to see if your dump matches one on the redump database. If it does, it will auto-populate some basic info to help with the information collection process and to indicate it is a verification.
	* If your disc is new and not a verification, please do a second dump to confirm that the hashes match. There is a small possibility of errors in the initial dump not being caught.		* If your disc is new and not a verification, please do a second dump to confirm that the hashes match. There is a small possibility of errors in the initial dump not being caught.
	* The "Scan for protection" option is just for checking if a PC disc has copy protection without dumping the disc. If you are dumping a disc, MPF will automatically scan for protection during the process, so you can usually ignore this button.		* The "Scan for protection" option is just for checking if a PC disc has copy protection without dumping the disc. If you are dumping a disc, MPF will automatically scan for protection during the process, so you can usually ignore this button.

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	* Any CD format, including (but not limited to): console games, and PC games (supports dumping games with the following copy protection: SecuRom 3, CDS100, CDS200, Label Gate, XCP). Some CD-Rs with errors need extra steps (see: [[Dumping CD-Rs with Errors in the Last 2 Sectors]]).		* Any CD format, including (but not limited to): console games, and PC games (supports dumping games with the following copy protection: SecuRom 3, CDS100, CDS200, Label Gate, XCP). Some CD-Rs with errors need extra steps (see: [[Dumping CD-Rs with Errors in the Last 2 Sectors]]).
	* DVD based formats including: PlayStation 2, Xbox original, Xbox 360, PC games on DVD-Rom, DVD-Video. Incompatible discs include DVD-Audio.		* DVD based formats including: PlayStation 2, Xbox original, Xbox 360, PC games on DVD-Rom, DVD-Video. Incompatible discs include DVD-Audio.
-	* Blu-Ray / BD-Rom: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and [[PlayStation 3 Dumping Guide\|PlayStation 3 (partial, no decryption key extraction)]]. BD-Video dumping is supported, but see also [[BD-Video Key Extraction]]. For BD-R dump with /avdp option.	+	* Blu-Ray / BD-Rom: PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X, and [[PlayStation 3 Dumping Guide\|PlayStation 3 (partial, no decryption key extraction)]]. BD-Video dumping is supported, but see also [[BD-Video Key Extraction]]. For BD-R dump with /avdp option.

	For all other formats see [[Dumping Guides]].		For all other formats see [[Dumping Guides]].

Sadikyo at 13:39, 7 October 2023

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	** '''Languages''': (Optional) Select the actual playable languages available for the disc. Leave this empty if you haven't actually tested the languages, in-game.		** '''Languages''': (Optional) Select the actual playable languages available for the disc. Leave this empty if you haven't actually tested the languages, in-game.
	** '''Serial''': Enter the serial/identification code on the disc label, if any (ex: SLPS 00700, SCUS 97472)		** '''Serial''': Enter the serial/identification code on the disc label, if any (ex: SLPS 00700, SCUS 97472)
-	** '''Barcode''': Enter the numbers under the barcode (EAN/UPC/etc.), usually on the back cover. If multiple barcodes, enter each one separated by a ~~common~~. Enter exactly as printed on the item (ex: 7 22674 10017 5)	+	** '''Barcode''': Enter the numbers under the barcode (EAN/UPC/etc.), usually on the back cover. If multiple barcodes, enter each one separated by a comma. Enter exactly as printed on the item (ex: 7 22674 10017 5)
	** '''Version''': (Optional) Some systems will auto-populate this. For PC games, enter the version number if you have confirmed in-game or on the disc (ex: 1.00, v2.2.5, etc.)		** '''Version''': (Optional) Some systems will auto-populate this. For PC games, enter the version number if you have confirmed in-game or on the disc (ex: 1.00, v2.2.5, etc.)
	** '''Edition''': Enter the main release / edition for the game. If it is the standard original retail release, this would typically be "Original." Some other examples are Demo, Greatest Hits, Platinum, PlayStation 2 the Best, etc.		** '''Edition''': Enter the main release / edition for the game. If it is the standard original retail release, this would typically be "Original." Some other examples are Demo, Greatest Hits, Platinum, PlayStation 2 the Best, etc.

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Submitting Info to Redump.org database

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	'''Please review''' the important guidelines outlined in this forum thread regarding submission of both new discs and verifications: [http://forum.redump.org/topic/27377/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ Redump Submissions]		'''Please review''' the important guidelines outlined in this forum thread regarding submission of both new discs and verifications: [http://forum.redump.org/topic/27377/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ Redump Submissions]
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-	~~About half of the information required will auto populate in the '''!submissioninfo.txt''' file which serves as a template for your submission. The rest of the info will have to be filled in manually:~~
-	* '''Game title''': Most obvious, is located everywhere. Please include the subtitle if your game has one.
-	* '''Disc title''': Some games stored on multiple discs may have discs with titles. Examples: [http://redump.org/disc/15041/ Armored Core: Nexus (Disc 1) (Evolution)] and [http://redump.org/disc/15042/ (Disc 2) (Revolution)]. If your game doesn't have multiple discs, ignore this.
-	* '''Game languages''': Start the game and look for "Language" menu in options. If you are unable to test, leave this empty.
-	* '''Version''': This will auto-populate on some systems, but for others leave this empty if you are unsure. For PC games, the version is sometimes printed on the disc or displayed on the in-game menu.
-	* '''Edition''': Some games were re-released in different packages, for example, "Platinum", "Greatest Hits", "PlayStation 2 the Best" series. If game was released in original package, post edition as "Original".
-	* '''Barcode''': Submit the numbers from under the barcode: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Article_Number EAN] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code UPC] code, usually printed on the back cover of the packaging or disc case. If there are multiple barcodes present (e.g. on outer sleeve/inner jewel case) then add all of these and comma separate them. Please submit exactly as printed on the item. [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/599357686332784671/1146139502272843836/RedumpBarcodeExamples.jpg Examples]
-	* '''Serial number''': Usually printed on disc itself. If an alternate serial number is printed on packaging, please note it.
-	* '''Ring code info''': Post whatever information is visible to you. Ring codes are numbers and letters primarily on the data side of the disc near the disc center/hole. Use the [[Ring Code Guide]].

	Zip and upload all output files along with your submission EXCEPT the game itself (all files except: .iso, .bin, .scm, .img, .scram). They can be included as an attachment to forum submissions, or as a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc). If you are submitting a new disc through the new disc form, you can add a link to the logs in the 'comments' section of your submission.		Zip and upload all output files along with your submission EXCEPT the game itself (all files except: .iso, .bin, .scm, .img, .scram). They can be included as an attachment to forum submissions, or as a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc). If you are submitting a new disc through the new disc form, you can add a link to the logs in the 'comments' section of your submission.

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Dumping

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	* '''Start Dumping''': Click this and your dump will begin! A separate window will pop-up displaying the progress of your dump. When the process is finished, the window will close and an 'Eject' dialog will appear informing you it is safe to eject the disc. Click OK and the Disc Information window appears, leading us to our next step, collecting information (below).		* '''Start Dumping''': Click this and your dump will begin! A separate window will pop-up displaying the progress of your dump. When the process is finished, the window will close and an 'Eject' dialog will appear informing you it is safe to eject the disc. Click OK and the Disc Information window appears, leading us to our next step, collecting information (below).

-	* ~~'''Do~~ a second dump~~''': Due~~ to a small possibility of errors in the initial dump not being caught~~, it is recommended best practice to dump discs twice and confirm that hashes match~~	+	Additional Notes:
-	** Note: You may first want to search for the hash on Redump - if your disc hashes match an existing entry there is no need to dump twice	+	* If your disc is new and not a verification, please do a second dump to confirm that the hashes match. There is a small possibility of errors in the initial dump not being caught.
-	** Note: There is no need to submit both sets of logs - once you have verified that both dumps match, you can safely delete the second dump and submit only the initial set of logs using the process below	+	* The "Scan for protection" option is just for checking if a PC disc has copy protection without dumping the disc. If you are dumping a disc, MPF will automatically scan for protection during the process, so you can usually ignore this button.
-	*Note: "Scan for protection" option is just for checking if a PC disc has copy protection ~~for when you don't want to dump~~ the disc ~~itself~~. ~~The IBM PC~~ dumping ~~setting~~ will automatically scan for protection during the ~~dumping~~ process~~. So~~ ignore this ~~"Scan for protection"~~ button ~~if you're dumping discs~~.	+

	==Collecting Information about your Disc==		==Collecting Information about your Disc==

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Collecting Information about your Disc

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	* '''Read-Only Info''': This tab displays information automatically detected by the program. You do not have to enter anything here.		* '''Read-Only Info''': This tab displays information automatically detected by the program. You do not have to enter anything here.
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		+	Once you have entered all the information about your disc, click the 'Accept' button and everything will be saved to a file in your dump's folder called !submissionInfo.txt, which you can use to submit your disc to redump.org!

	==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==		==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==