libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Nintendo Wii] Retroarch creating directories on every start

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Description

Description

Retroarch creates the directories assets, autoconfig, cheats, filters, overlays every start under the directory core, although alternative directories are set in the configuration.

Expected behavior

Does not create these empty directories.

Actual behavior

Creates directories on every start.

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Copy assets, autoconfig, cheats, filters, overlays to sd:/retroarch
  2. Reconfigure to use the new directories
  3. Quit retroarch
  4. Delete old directories under cores
  5. Start retroarch
  6. Created empty directories under cores
Bisect Results

Sory, no bisect

Version/Commit
  • RetroArch: 1.9.0 67426f4
Environment information
  • OS: Nintendo Wii
  • Compiler: -

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Research direction

Reproduce the startup sequence on Nintendo Wii using the listed alternative directories and remove the old directories under cores. Trace which startup path creates assets, autoconfig, cheats, filters, and overlays; done means RetroArch starts without recreating those empty directories when alternative paths are configured.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
game-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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