libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[FEATURE REQUEST] Load on specific slot - savestate_load_slot = 7

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Description

Hi,
Is there a way when running a game with --appendconfig to launch it directly with other savestate than the auto one ?
For now I rename my stateX with auto. But in game is the slot 0 selected...

If you want to continue you game savesate at slot 7. You had to change manually the slot to 7..

If we 'll could auto load on a selected slot there will be no problem anymore.
exemple: savestate_load_slot = 7
load game with xx.sate7 and select slot 7 in RA list

May I help with a PR. I just need little orientation where found goods classes.

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Research direction

Start by tracing how --appendconfig is parsed and how savestate loading selects the current slot. Check the existing configuration options and savestate slot handling before deciding where the requested setting belongs. Done means a configured slot loads its corresponding savestate and remains selected in RetroArch.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Newbie friendliness
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