How to close an emulator with the remote?

[anandus]

So we're all enjoying this lovely plugin, playing our good ol' games and having fun.
So do I.

But everytime I want to change a game, or stop playing I need to walk up to the keyboard and alt-F4.
And apart from the slightly annoying getting-up all the time.. it's the only reason I still have a keyboard connected to my mediaportal!

So, how can I make, say the blue button, do an alt-F4?
I tried IR-server suite, and it works fine, as long as I'm inside mediaportal (blue button closes MP).
I tried mapping 'q' for exit in zsnes, mapping 'q' to the blue button in MP (code 81 of anybody cares), and... the same problem. It works fine in MP, but as soon as I start a game (eg. zsnes starts) the button is useless.

So what's the clue here?

And in this case (zsnes) I can map a button to exit the emulator, but not all amulators can do this, how to go about with those emulators?

Cheers!

[GazpachoKing]

I think you need to use the translator program (a part of the IR server suite) to control anything outside of mediaportal. If you map the button there it should work no matter what program you are using.

EDIT: Also if you are using a gamepad you can set a button combo to kill a process with that. It is in the mediaportal config under Remote->Direct Input.

I should also say that I have not tried either of these methods, so I'm not sure if they work.

[Rage12]

I have made a autoit file that stops zsnes , Project 64 , fce Ultra(nes). i´m using it with mce replacement driver.

[Eyep0p]

Have a look at Eventghost! You can program your remote-keys as you want!
I use it and its great and very easy. Be sure you get the latest version.
I think its like Girder but freeware.

I had problems with ZSnes too. Now im using Snes9X.

[Justchill]

anandus, what's your solution ?

Can I use The IR Server suite ?

[Justchill]

Ooh... I just found a very elegant solution... works flawlessy... SWEETT

=> Use IR server suite : translator + Process.exe ...