(Note: Input values are typically written in Hexadecimal Virtual-Key Codes. For example, 0x31 represents the number '1' key). How to Edit segatools.ini Safely
For example, you could have a standard segatools.ini for local play and a second file, online.ini , for connecting to a public server. In your launch.bat script, simply add the line set SEGATOOLS_CONFIG_PATH=.\online.ini before launching the game to swap configurations seamlessly.
The primary purpose of "segatools.ini" is to serve as a configuration file that stores settings and parameters necessary for the Sega Tools to operate. These settings can include information about the console type, memory settings, communication ports, and other parameters that are specific to the development or emulation process.
The segatools.ini file is a plain text file, typically located in the same directory as the game executable and the SegaTools DLL files (such as segatools.dll ). It acts as an intermediary between the game software and the PC hardware.
: The game can't see the server. Verify your IP address in the [Dns] section. 💡 Pro Tip segatools.ini
The [vfs] (Virtual File System) section redirects the game's internal data paths to local folders on your computer.
[Emulation]
This handles screen resolution, windowed mode, and orientation, allowing you to force portrait games into landscape or vice versa. : Enables video manipulation. width/height : Defines the resolution (e.g., windowed=1 : Toggles windowed mode ( = Windowed, = Fullscreen). 4. [io] (Input Configuration)
This guide will explain what segatools.ini is, how to configure it, and how it enables custom settings for Sega arcade games on Windows. What is segatools.ini? (Note: Input values are typically written in Hexadecimal
Configuring LAN connections between multiple game instances.
[Debugger] enabled=true port=1234
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: Setting this to 1 simulates an ideal LAN environment, which is often required to bypass startup errors like "Checking distribution server". In your launch
path=C:\sega\game\
[vfs] amfs=C:\sega_game\amfs appdata=C:\sega_game\appdata [dns] default=my-allnet-server.local [ds] region=1 [netenv] enable=1 [keychip] subnet=192.168.1.0 [io3] mode=xinput test=0x31 service=0x32 coin=0x33 [aime] enable=1 Use code with caution. 📂 The [vfs] Section (Virtual File System)
Ensure the [keymap] sections are correctly set for your XInput controller.
This section controls the amvideo.dll stub, which manages screen resolution and orientation.
[Logging] enabled=true log_path=C:\logs\segatools.log