Double-clicking on table file doesn't launch table in VPX 10.8?

[astroboy]

Prior to VPX 10.8, I believe I used to be able to launch a table simply by double-clicking on the table's VPX file in the Tables folder. However, since upgrading to 10.8, double-clicking the file only seems to launch VPX 10.8, but not the table. So then I have to select the table file again in VPX in order to launch it. It's a little bit of extra clicking. Any one experience the same thing, or am I doing something wrong, or did I forget to adjust a setting somewhere, or is it just one of those VPX 10.8 quirks? Any insights would be appreciated!

 

(Yes, yes, I usually use PinUp to launch my tables when I've got everything settled, but when I've just downloaded tables and I'm trying test/sort everything out, I'll often navigate and launch from the Tables folder.)

[Cliffy]

make sure you have prefs-editor/UI set like pic attached

[astroboy]

Thanks, but I've got my prefs exactly as you have. I wonder what it could be.

[PinballLizard]

There's probably a more technical solution, but just change the name of your 10.8 exe to the one that does open. 

[Downloada]

Hi Astroboy,

 

You have to modify your registry for that!

 

• Open your registry editor (Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box, type "regedit" in the text field, and then press Enter.)

 

• Hit F3 and search for "VPinball".

 

• You have to edit the VPinballX.exe (or X64 or GL64, the version you want to use) > shell > open > command :

 

 

FROM:

 

 

TO:

 

 

Edited May 26, 2025 by Downloada

[astroboy]

YESSSSS!!!  After trying to search for an answer for quite a while, THIS was the solution. Thanks very much for your help!

[tony29]

Good afternoon

 

I have the same problem. I need to click on the table again to open it...  VPX 10.8 doesnt start the table automaticaly when i click on the table name...

 

How to modify the registry please?

 

possible to have more details on that please? 

 

Thank you very much.

[Tikimaster]

You can use the installer to set these reg settings automaticly.
1. Go to https://github.com/vpinball/vpinball/releases/tag/10.7.3 get the installer mentioned on the top of this page. (Install from scratch)
2. rename your vpinball folder: Example D:\Vpinball to something else. D:\Vpinball123
3. Use the installer and install vpinball to the place, where your folder was. D:\vpinball - you will get all the reg settings and an old installation.
4. Now you can delete D:\vpinball and rename back your D:\Vpinball123 to D:\vpinball so you get back your installation without messing arround in registry
If you now double click on a tablefile - D:\Vpinball\VPinballX.exe should open the table.

Edited December 25, 2024 by Tikimaster

[Downloada]

@tony29 I completed my answer with how to open the registry editor on Windows.