Average programmer lost in MAME source code

[fre_vs_alpha]

Hi all,

I was wondering if some of you programming wonders know of any links to help me find my way in the MAME source code (downloaded version91). I am able to compile it, but I'm having some trouble reading the code. Besides learning C I would like to add some functionality (during a record 'F3' should not only reset the game, but also start with a fresh recording - so I won't need to quit MAME and restart). My problem: I'm just an average C# programmer, not a skilled C programmer. At this moment I'm looking for the handlers of the keycodes, but can't locate them. Any help?

Thanks a lot for your time,
Frederik

 

[Trotterwatch]

No advice on your problem - but will just mention that using that colour font is near unreadable for people on the dark theme (unless the highlight it of course). You'll most likely get more replies using a the default font + colour.

 

[fre_vs_alpha]

No advice on your problem - but will just mention that using that colour font is near unreadable for people on the dark theme (unless the highlight it of course). You'll most likely get more replies using a the default font + colour.

You have a point. Here is my messgae again:

Hi all,

I was wondering if some of you programming wonders know of any links to help me find my way in the MAME source code (downloaded version91). I am able to compile it, but I'm having some trouble reading the code. Besides learning C I would like to add some functionality (e.g. during a record 'F3' should not only reset the game, but also start with a fresh recording - so I won't need to quit MAME and restart). My problem: I'm just an average C# programmer, not a skilled C programmer. At this moment I'm looking for the handlers of the keycodes, but can't locate them (e.g. where in the source can I find the handler for pressing F3 or F5 or P(ause)). Any help?

Thanks a lot for your time,
Frederik