Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)

From Redump Wiki

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search
(Add note about multiple barcodes)
(→Tools)
 
(47 intermediate revisions not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
'''This dumping guide is for:'''
'''This dumping guide is for:'''
-
* 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, PC games, audio CDs and video CDs. 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.
-
* 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 using discimagecreator with the /avdp option.
For all other formats see [[Dumping Guides]].
For all other formats see [[Dumping Guides]].
 +
 +
If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please reach out in the forum or in the [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV VGPC Discord].
 +
 +
==Tools==
==Tools==
-
* Windows computer.
+
* Windows computer (MacOS and Linux users should follow the [[Dumping Guides|CLI guides]]).
-
* [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility|Compatible disc drive]].
+
* [[Optical Disc Drive Compatibility|Compatible disc drive]] ('''Required''').
*Software:
*Software:
-
** [https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8]
 
** [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685 Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC]
** [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=52685 Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC]
-
** [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF disc-dumping app]. (Download the "MPF_[version]-net48.zip" file. Additional MPF info: [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF main project page] and [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/wiki MPF wiki])
+
** [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF] (download the "MPF.UI..." zip file). Note: If you have a redump account, you can configure Tools → Options → Login Info.
-
'''IMPORTANT NOTE'''
+
==Dumping==
 +
* Insert your disc into the drive.
 +
* In the MPF app folder, double click on '''MPF.exe''' to launch the app.
 +
* MPF will scan your disc drive upon launch and  attempt to classify the System/Media (correct if necessary). If it doesn't, click the "Scan" button.
 +
* '''System/Media Type''': Should auto-fill, if not: Choose the system name for your disc, then the media type.
 +
* '''Output Path''': This lists the path and filename for your dump.  You can click Browse to change this, or rename the file directly in the text box.
 +
* '''Drive Letter''': Should auto-fill, but if you have multiple disc drives then select the one you wish to dump with.
 +
* '''Drive Speed''': Default value is fine. (Advanced: Select the drive speed you wish to dump with).
 +
* '''Dumping Program''': Default value is fine.
 +
* '''Parameters''': Default value is fine.
 +
* '''Scan for protection''': Ignore this button (protection scanning will occur during dumping).
 +
* '''Start Dumping''': Click to start dumping. 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).
-
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:
+
==Collecting Information about your Disc==
-
* DiscImageCreator (for most disc types)
+
After your dump is complete, the next step is to fill in information about your disc in the 'Disc Information' window.  There are many sections here, but not all of them are relevant for each disc.  We'll cover below the required elements and most common ones.
-
* Redumper (a number of systems, [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Redumper_status latest acceptance table])
+
* '''Common Info''': This tab is for general information about your disc
 +
** '''Title''': Enter the main title of the game or disc (ex: Final Fantasy VII)
 +
** '''Foreign Title (Non-Latin)''': If it is a non-USA or non-English disc, include that title here (ex: ファイナルファンタジーⅦ)
 +
** '''Disc Number / Letter''': If part of a multi-disc set, include the disc number here (ex: 1, 2, 3, A, B, C)
 +
** '''Disc Title''': If part of a multi-disc set, include the identifying disc title here (ex: Install Disc, Play Disc)
 +
** '''Category''': Select the category that represents your disc/content (ex: Games, Demos, Audio, Video, etc.)
 +
** '''Region''': Select the region for your disc (ex: USA, Japan, Europe, etc.)
 +
** '''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)
 +
** '''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.)
 +
** '''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.
-
While you can use MPF with either Aaru or dd for making personal backups of your discs, dumps made with these tools cannot be accepted at this time.
+
* '''Additional Info''': This tab is for additional comments / ID numbers.  Most are optional and/or don't apply to each disc.  If your item has an ISBN or specific publisher ID (SEGA ID code, Konami ID, etc.) you can include it here.
-
==Dumping==
+
* '''Contents''': This tab is also optional. You can list the contents if you've verified them in the disc's content. For example, a list of demos on a compilation disc. Or a list of song titles on an audio disc.
-
* In the MPF app folder, double click on '''MPF.exe''' to launch the app.
+
-
* '''Disc Type''': Select the format / console of the disc you're dumping.
+
-
* '''System/Media Type''': Choose the system name for your disc, then disc format if the system supports multiple disc formats.
+
-
* '''Output Filename''': This gives a title to your output files, using the game title is a good idea (example '''WipEout Pulse''').
+
-
* '''Output Directory''': This defaults to '''ISO\unknown\''', changing this to the game title '''ISO\Game Name\''' will create a unique subfolder for you to keep your dumps organized. (NOTE: You cannot have punctuation in your directory name such as a period ".")
+
-
* '''Drive Letter''': This should automatically fill when a disc is in, but if you have multiple disc drives then select the one you wish to dump with.
+
-
* '''Drive Speed''': You can leave this default. (Pro mode: Select the drive speed you wish to dump with.)
+
-
* '''Start Dumping''': Click this and your dump will begin! A command-line interface window will pop-up displaying the progress of your dump. When the command-line automatically closes, your dump is done!
+
-
* '''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
+
-
** 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
+
-
** 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
+
-
*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.
+
-
==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==
+
* '''Ringcodes''': This tab is for entering the ring code information, as presented physically on your disc.  This information is usually on the data side of the disc near the center/hole. If you need assistance, please use the [[Ring Code Guide]]. Optionally: You can include ring code scans or pictures in your submission.
-
*[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]. 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.
+
* '''Read-Only Info''': This tab displays information automatically detected by the program. You do not have to enter anything here.
-
'''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]
+
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!
-
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:
+
==Submitting Info to Redump.org database==
-
* '''Game title''': Most obvious, is located everywhere. Please include the subtitle if your game has one.
+
Copy and paste the contents of the filled out !Submission.txt file from your output onto the [http://forum.redump.org/forum/11/new-dumps/ New Dumps] forum or [http://forum.redump.org/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] forum.
-
* '''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 EXCEPT .bin, .iso, .scm files and include them with your submission. Attachment to forum submission post or include a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc).
-
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.
+
For "Dumper" status users submitting a New Disc through the [http://redump.org/newdisc/ New Disc form], link to the logs in the "Comments" section of your submission.
==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 20:10, 2 November 2024

This dumping guide is for:

For all other formats see Dumping Guides.

If you have any questions about the process or need assistance, please reach out in the forum or in the VGPC Discord.


Contents

Tools

Dumping

  • Insert your disc into the drive.
  • In the MPF app folder, double click on MPF.exe to launch the app.
  • MPF will scan your disc drive upon launch and attempt to classify the System/Media (correct if necessary). If it doesn't, click the "Scan" button.
  • System/Media Type: Should auto-fill, if not: Choose the system name for your disc, then the media type.
  • Output Path: This lists the path and filename for your dump. You can click Browse to change this, or rename the file directly in the text box.
  • Drive Letter: Should auto-fill, but if you have multiple disc drives then select the one you wish to dump with.
  • Drive Speed: Default value is fine. (Advanced: Select the drive speed you wish to dump with).
  • Dumping Program: Default value is fine.
  • Parameters: Default value is fine.
  • Scan for protection: Ignore this button (protection scanning will occur during dumping).
  • Start Dumping: Click to start dumping. 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).

Collecting Information about your Disc

After your dump is complete, the next step is to fill in information about your disc in the 'Disc Information' window. There are many sections here, but not all of them are relevant for each disc. We'll cover below the required elements and most common ones.

  • Common Info: This tab is for general information about your disc
    • Title: Enter the main title of the game or disc (ex: Final Fantasy VII)
    • Foreign Title (Non-Latin): If it is a non-USA or non-English disc, include that title here (ex: ファイナルファンタジーⅦ)
    • Disc Number / Letter: If part of a multi-disc set, include the disc number here (ex: 1, 2, 3, A, B, C)
    • Disc Title: If part of a multi-disc set, include the identifying disc title here (ex: Install Disc, Play Disc)
    • Category: Select the category that represents your disc/content (ex: Games, Demos, Audio, Video, etc.)
    • Region: Select the region for your disc (ex: USA, Japan, Europe, etc.)
    • 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)
    • 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.)
    • 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.
  • Additional Info: This tab is for additional comments / ID numbers. Most are optional and/or don't apply to each disc. If your item has an ISBN or specific publisher ID (SEGA ID code, Konami ID, etc.) you can include it here.
  • Contents: This tab is also optional. You can list the contents if you've verified them in the disc's content. For example, a list of demos on a compilation disc. Or a list of song titles on an audio disc.
  • Ringcodes: This tab is for entering the ring code information, as presented physically on your disc. This information is usually on the data side of the disc near the center/hole. If you need assistance, please use the Ring Code Guide. Optionally: You can include ring code scans or pictures in your submission.
  • Read-Only Info: This tab displays information automatically detected by the program. You do not have to enter anything here.

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

Copy and paste the contents of the filled out !Submission.txt file from your output onto the New Dumps forum or Verifications forum.

Zip and Upload all output files EXCEPT .bin, .iso, .scm files and include them with your submission. Attachment to forum submission post or include a download link (Google Drive, Dropbox, mega.nz, etc).

For "Dumper" status users submitting a New Disc through the New Disc form, link to the logs in the "Comments" section of your submission.

See Also

Retrieved from "http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Disc_Dumping_Guide_(MPF)"
Personal tools