Shockwave Curation - Revision history

Nosamu at 21:54, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T21:54:40Z

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	* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.		* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.

	The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference. ~~See also the internal wiki page [[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)]]~~		The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference.

	== Files ==		== Files ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	[[Shockwave ~~Xtras~~]] - ~~list~~ of ~~xtras used in Flashpoint~~		[[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)]] - a brief explanation of SPR and how to build it yourself

	[[DirectorCastRipper]] - export assets from Shockwave ~~Movie~~		[[Shockwave Xtras]] - list of Xtras used in Flashpoint

			[[DirectorCastRipper]] - export assets from Shockwave/Director movies and casts

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	[[Category:Curation Guides]]		[[Category:Curation Guides]]
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Coldice2 at 21:34, 16 January 2026

2026-01-16T21:34:12Z

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	* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.		* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.

	The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference.		The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference. See also the internal wiki page [[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)]]

	See also [[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)]].

	== Files ==		== Files ==
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	If a game window opens at the wrong size, you can combine the previous command with one that sets the window resolution to the size of the original Shockwave embed. For example, this command would be suitable for a game originally embedded at 800x600 pixels:		If a game window opens at the wrong size, you can combine the previous command with one that sets the window resolution to the size of the original Shockwave embed. For example, this command would be suitable for a game originally embedded at 800x600 pixels:
	--do "set the rect of the stage to rect(0, 0, 800, 600)" --do "set the centerStage to 1" --do "set the fixStageSize to 1"		--do "set the rect of the stage to rect(0, 0, 800, 600)" --do "set the centerStage to 1" --do "set the fixStageSize to 1"

			==== Wrappers ====
			Games curated before the SPR-era used [[Shockwave Wrapper\|Shockwave Wrappers]] to make sure the game loaded properly. This should not be necessary for most part anymore.

	== Debugging ==		== Debugging ==

Coldice2 at 21:28, 16 January 2026

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	The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference.		The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference.

			See also [[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)]].

	== Files ==		== Files ==

Coldice2 at 23:26, 15 January 2026

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	* <code>--traceLogFile "messages.txt"</code>: Lingo tracing messages will be logged to the file <code>messages.txt</code>. You may specify a different filename if you prefer.		* <code>--traceLogFile "messages.txt"</code>: Lingo tracing messages will be logged to the file <code>messages.txt</code>. You may specify a different filename if you prefer.

	~~'''~~See Also~~''':~~ [[Shockwave Xtras]]		== See Also ==
			[[Shockwave Xtras]] - list of xtras used in Flashpoint

			[[DirectorCastRipper]] - export assets from Shockwave Movie

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	[[Category:Curation Guides]]		[[Category:Curation Guides]]
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Coldice2 at 21:31, 15 January 2026

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	== More Tips ==		== More Tips ==

	Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating. If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!		Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating. If you forget how to use an [[Shockwave Projector Redirector (SPR)\|SPR]] argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!

	If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message. See the [[#Debugging\|Debugging]] section below for more information about SPRD.		If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message. See the [[#Debugging\|Debugging]] section below for more information about SPRD.

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	This page contains information and tips on curating Shockwave games.		This page contains information and tips on curating Shockwave games.

	Please watch [https://youtu.be/QA9fbL4YplM this video] before curating Shockwave games. The video is long, but information packed! Hopefully it isn't too confusing - if you have any questions please ask in #shockwave on the Flashpoint Discord server. The link in the next section of this page has the files in the video.		Please watch [https://youtu.be/QA9fbL4YplM this video] before curating Shockwave games. The video is long, but information packed! Hopefully it isn't too confusing - if you have any questions please ask in #shockwave on the Flashpoint Discord server. The link in the next section of this page has the files in the video.
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	If a game requests a "dummy.cct" or "empty.cct" file, but the file doesn't exist on the website where the game is hosted, you may use [[Media:Blankccts.zip\|one of these CCT files]] in its place.		If a game requests a "dummy.cct" or "empty.cct" file, but the file doesn't exist on the website where the game is hosted, you may use [[Media:Blankccts.zip\|one of these CCT files]] in its place.

			Some Shockwave files use the .fgd extension. These files can be run directly in the Projector as if they were .dcr files.

	If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command.		If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command.

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	If the error message you see in SPRD is "handler not defined", try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.		If the error message you see in SPRD is "handler not defined", try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.

			If a game requests a "dummy.cct" or "empty.cct" file, but the file doesn't exist on the website where the game is hosted, you may use [[Media:Blankccts.zip\|one of these CCT files]] in its place.

	If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command.		If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command.

Nosamu at 00:58, 6 January 2024

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	Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating. If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!		Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating. If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!

	If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message.		If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message. See the [[#Debugging\|Debugging]] section below for more information about SPRD.

	If the error message you see in SPRD is "handler not defined", try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.		If the error message you see in SPRD is "handler not defined", try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.
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	== Debugging ==		== Debugging ==

	Flashpoint also includes a special debug version of SPR, appropriately called ''SPRD''. To use SPRD, just replace <code>SPR.exe</code> with <code>SPRD.exe</code> in a Shockwave game's Application Path.		Flashpoint also includes a special debug version of SPR, appropriately called ''SPRD''. To use SPRD, just replace <code>SPR.exe</code> with <code>SPRD.exe</code> in a Shockwave game's Application Path. If you get a Script Error when running a game, this is the first thing you should do! SPRD shows more detailed error messages, which can be very helpful for debugging games.

	SPRD ~~shows more detailed error messages, which can be helpful for debugging games. It~~ also provides a console window. Here's how to use the console:		SPRD also provides a console window. Here's how to use the console:
	* Type <code>put variableName</code> to print the value of <code>variableName</code> to the console.		* Type <code>put variableName</code> to print the value of <code>variableName</code> to the console.
	* Type any Lingo command to run it inside the game.		* Type any Lingo command to run it inside the game.

Nosamu at 00:44, 6 January 2024

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	== More Tips ==		== More Tips ==

	Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating.		Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating. If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!

	If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!

	If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message.		If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message.

Nosamu at 00:42, 6 January 2024

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	* ''Never submit a game if it has a Script Error!'' If there is a Script Error dialog there is likely something wrong with your curation. Please ask other Shockwave curators to help you.		* ''Never submit a game if it has a Script Error!'' If there is a Script Error dialog there is likely something wrong with your curation. Please ask other Shockwave curators to help you.
	* The structure of Flashpoint has changed since the tutorial video was created. The SPR versions are located at FPSoftware/Shockwave, while game files reside in the same location as the other technologies.		* The structure of Flashpoint has changed since the tutorial video was created. The SPR versions are located at FPSoftware/Shockwave, while game files reside in the same location as the other technologies.
	* If you are receiving a Script Error, you may edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message.
	* There is a new command called <code>--preload</code> which changes how the movie is loaded. If in SPRD you see a "handler not defined" error, try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.
	* If the game runs too fast on modern devices, use OldCPUSimulator. Link to the video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBbQ_afDAE0		* If the game runs too fast on modern devices, use OldCPUSimulator. Link to the video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBbQ_afDAE0
	* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.		* Contrary to what the video says, it is now possible to curate Shockwave games in-browser. This works the same way as Flash in-browser does. Use this as a last resort option if you cannot get a game to work in SPR.

	The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint ~~here~~] for your reference.		The SPR arguments explained in the video are also briefly outlined in [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint SPR's README] for your reference.

	== Files ==		== Files ==
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	Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating.		Here are some additional tips for solving problems you may encounter when curating.

			If you forget how to use an SPR argument, be sure to consult [https://github.com/FlashpointProject/Shockwave-Projector-Redirector-for-Flashpoint the SPR Readme]!

	If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command~~. This fix doesn't work, if game require a 3D_progbar.dcr file to launch~~.		If you get a Script Error, the first thing you should do is edit SPR.exe to SPRD.exe in your Application Path to see a more detailed error message.

			If the error message you see in SPRD is "handler not defined", try adding <code>--preload #movie</code> to the end of your Launch Command.

			If a game opens in SPR but exits immediately, it might be exiting once it reaches the last frame instead of looping properly. To fix this problem, add the string below to the end of the launch command.
	--newScriptText "on new me" --newScriptText "set flt to new(timeout(), '_fixLoop', the maxInteger, #timeoutHandler, me)" --newScriptText "set the persistent of flt to 1" --newScriptText "return(me)" --newScriptText "on timeoutHandler me" --newScriptText "on exitFrame me" --newScriptText "if the frame >= the lastFrame then go(1)" --newScriptType #parent --do "global _fl" --do "set _fl to new(script(newScriptMember))"		--newScriptText "on new me" --newScriptText "set flt to new(timeout(), '_fixLoop', the maxInteger, #timeoutHandler, me)" --newScriptText "set the persistent of flt to 1" --newScriptText "return(me)" --newScriptText "on timeoutHandler me" --newScriptText "on exitFrame me" --newScriptText "if the frame >= the lastFrame then go(1)" --newScriptType #parent --do "global _fl" --do "set _fl to new(script(newScriptMember))"

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	If a game window opens at the wrong size, you can combine the previous command with one that sets the window resolution to the size of the original Shockwave embed. For example, this command would be suitable for a game originally embedded at 800x600 pixels:		If a game window opens at the wrong size, you can combine the previous command with one that sets the window resolution to the size of the original Shockwave embed. For example, this command would be suitable for a game originally embedded at 800x600 pixels:
	--do "set the rect of the stage to rect(0, 0, 800, 600)" --do "set the centerStage to 1" --do "set the fixStageSize to 1"		--do "set the rect of the stage to rect(0, 0, 800, 600)" --do "set the centerStage to 1" --do "set the fixStageSize to 1"

	~~If a game require a 3D_progbar.dcr file to launch, download this file and add this to the end of the launch command:~~
	~~--setExternalParam "src" "3D_progbar.dcr" --setExternalParam "sw1" "example.dcr"~~

	== Debugging ==		== Debugging ==