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Beginners Tutorials
Settings
Advanced DAT Options
Usage Examples
Archive Types
The Future
Other Tools
TOSEC packages their DATs along with a few scripts needed to move the DATs into their proper place for use with a ROM manager. These packs also contain CUE files for disc based systems. Below is a short guide how to get up and running with TOSEC DATs using RomVault.
Once you have all of the DATs in your DatRoot we need to load them into RomVault by simply clicking the “Update DATs” button. Once the DATs are processed your should see the complete directory structure in the tree. We are now ready to change the directory settings to best suit how you want your ROMs stored. The sections below outline two of the most common ways to store your ROMs for the TOSEC Main Branch.
This method stores all of your ROMs in zipped format so each game is contained in its own zip.
This method consolidates your ROMs into fewer zip files for archival or torrent purposes. Instead of each game being placed in its own zip file, all games from an entire DAT are grouped in a zip file. This method does not create a “zip of zips” - instead there are additional options to configure how you would like your ROMs organized within the single archive as explained here: Single Archive Sub-Directory Settings
Note: If you are trying to recreate the structure for a torrent, check with the torrent poster for the correct settings. Settings shown above are for the Pleasuredome 2020-07-29 Main Branch TOSEC pack.