Updates to MegaReport v1.3 wanted?
It would be cool if it could output data to convert it to an openMSX hardware configuration file 
Lots of stuff is detected in it.
It is potentially a good addition to the current MSX hardware reverse engineering tools.
Indeed text output to file does not sound bad idea... I remember I was very impressed by this software in 90's and it is still quite amazing today. BTW is there any support for MSX1? I know that Quasar did not support MSX1, but I'm not sure about MegaReport it self.
Some time ago I made this tiny "Localization info"-tool. (WebMSX-link). Maybe it gives you some ideas you want to adapt?
what is it?
It is a program that puts your computer to a washing machine and then back to drying. It tears and rips every bit of your computer inside out and then throws all the facts to your face with nice UI and cute fonts... If you are fan of modern benchmark tools, then this is pretty much as close as you can get on MSX.
To react to some of the questions:
- MegaReport is modular so a different output then to the screen is possible to create
- As for MSX1 support, MegaReport currently outputs to screen 7. A MSX1 compatible output should be possible. I have to check if the detection part runs on MSX1 or modification is needed.
My prio list for changes would be:
1. handle partially/uninitialized RTC
2. Make DOS version
3. Start adding support for newer hardware (would not mind receiving code for that 
)
4. Add other outputs then screen 7