Show Intermediate Informational Screen before running Programs

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First I apologize if this is the wrong spot.  But a feature I would like to
request is the ability to view an image after selecting an icon, and before
that program actually starts.

The use would be to allow users to create "Instruction Card" images for
programs that have unusual or difficult to remember controls.

Ideally if an image is specified, the user would select the item in the UI,
the specified image would come up, and wait for a keypress.  Once a key is
pressed, the image closes and the program runs like normal.  If no image is
specified, the program launches like normal.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by geoffmai...@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2009 at 9:57

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Ugh type is meant to be enhancement, again apologies, I dont mean to clutter 
your
project.

Original comment by geoffmai...@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2009 at 9:58

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Original comment by timothy....@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2009 at 11:08

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Do you believe that 320x240 would be a large enough area to give this 
information. 
Or do you feel that it might require multiple screens or the ability to scroll 
the
informational image?

Original comment by timothy....@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2009 at 11:09

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I think 320x240 would be sufficient for the majority of cases.  I did a quick 
mock-up
of a RAW engine screen you can see here: http://eminent.omgbbq.com/misc/raw.png

The ability to have multiple images could be a nice addition to allow you more 
space
if needed.  Options are great to have, especially if they don't have to be 
used. But
that image should be plenty readable, and you could even utilize smaller text 
like
the setup screen for Mame4All does.

And really, info like the D-pad and B button aren't all that necessary either 
and
could be removed for additional real estate, but it would be nice if you haven't
picked it up in a while to not accidentally over-write your save state, because 
you
forgot which button combo you meant to press.

Original comment by geoffmai...@gmail.com on 14 Dec 2009 at 11:26

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Original comment by timothy....@gmail.com on 15 Dec 2009 at 12:46

• Changed title: Show Intermediate Informational Screen before running Programs