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[[Image:DSTwo_Flashcard.png|thumb|Supercard DSTwo Flashcard]]

== '''Supercard DStwo plugins''' ==
=== Information ===
:A DSTwo 'Plugin' consists of 3 files stored in the '/_dstwoplug/' folder on the DSTwo flashcard
::* A picture (16bit BMP 40x42 pixels in size)
::* A ini file (contains 3 lines of info: 2 are used for 'Display Name' & Icon graphic location/name)
::* A Homebrew *.nds file (or *.plg - a program specially developed to use the extra CPU/Memory of the DS2)


:This Wiki contains a selection of 'unofficial' plugins found @ [http://gbatemp.net/t229551-supercard-dstwo-plug-ins? this post], where you will also find
::* A [http://filetrip.net/f12844-Plugins-for-DStwo-0292010.html Full download pack] maintained by alidsl, containing virtually all Plugins shown here
::* An [http://filetrip.net/f11558-DStwo-plugin-icons-1-0.html alternative icon download pack] made by VatoLoco
::* Icon Templates for [http://www.mediafire.com/?zmlmwryziy0 Slot-1] and [http://www.mediafire.com/?dmuz4zgmlgm Slot-2], along with a [http://filetrip.net/f11539-DSTwo-Icon-Saver-1-0.html 16-bit converting Tool] that allows you to make your own compatible 'plugins' graphics


: Official DStwo plug-ins can be found here: http://eng.supercard.sc/manual/dstwo/plugin.htm
: To request or add an unofficial plug-in visit [http://gbatemp.net/t229551-supercard-dstwo-plug-ins? this thread]

=== How to add a Plugin ===
:* Click on a 'Plugin' link to download the plugin file
:* Unzip it & copy the BMP icon and INI file into the '/_dstwoplug/' folder On your DSTwo MicroSD memory card
:* Click on the accompaning 'Program' link for the program file(s)
:* Unzip & place the *.NDS file also into the '/_dstwoplug/' folder
:* Make sure that the NDS file has the same name as the INI file - if it is different, just rename it

 Note that some homebrew may need extra folders/files stored in specific area(s) on the flashcard 
 you may need to read any accompaning 'readme.txt' files that come with the program for further information on setting those programs up

=== Common Plugin Problems ===
{|cellspacing="0"
|[[Image:MissingINI.png|center|thumb|150px|No 'INI']]
| This means that the 'ini' file is either missing or is NOT named the same as the 'nds' file
|[[Image:WrongBitDepth.png|center|thumb|150px|NOT 16bit]]
| This means that the 'bmp' has not been saved/converted into a 16-bit colour depth graphic
|[[Image:MissingBMP_file.png|center|thumb|150px|No 'BMP']]
| This means the 'bmp' is either missing or is NOT named the same as in the 'ini' file
|}
 
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== Plugins ==
{{:DSTwo_Plugin/Nav}}{{:DSTwo_Plugin_Emulators}}
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{{:DSTwo_Plugin_Utilities}}
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{{:DSTwo_Plugin_Multimedia}}
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{{:DSTwo_Plugin_Games}}
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== External Links ==
::* [http://www.mediafire.com/?q9kjlbpqaqqvvto 'DSTwo Wiki Plugin Pack'] - Alternative Download link to alidsl pack (may not be as up-to-date)
::* [http://scarabaeusscds2.sourceforge.net/plugindb/_dstwoplug/ plugin 'mirror' site] NOTE: these downloads also include NDS files


== Credits ==
::* alidsl (for starting the original GBATemp thread)
::* Cannonfoddr (for starting the Wiki)
::* tj_cool (for help on Wiki templates/layouts)
::* Traitor (psd templates)
::* spinal_cord (Bmp converter)
::* VatoLoco (general help)
::* ron975, for supplying [http://scarabaeusscds2.sourceforge.net/plugindb/_dstwoplug/ This 'plugins Backup']
::* Supercard Team
::* All the contributers of 'unofficial' plugins, for which the Thread and Wiki would not be possible
::* All the testers, for taking the time to try them out, pointing out any faults/errors and possible fixes

== Suggestions, Errors or Omissions == 
: If there are any Suggestions, Requests for Plugins for other Homebrew, Mistakes, Broken links, 'plugins' in wrong section etc 
: Please post @ http://gbatemp.net/t229551-supercard-dstwo-plug-ins

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