libretro / libretro/RetroArch

Overrides for changing Save/State directory do not apply

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Description

Description

Changing directory for writing saves and savestates for any core will be not remembered if you do it through Overrides section. You have to manually create *.cfg for override or save retroarcg.cfg through RA's gui menu.

Expected behavior

Change directory for Save Files or Save States and remember new settings through Qucik Menu->Overrides

Actual behavior

Changes are not saved and no *.cfg file is being created for override to new directory

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Launch game
  2. Change directory for saves/states in main menu
  3. Save changes through Quick Menu->Overrides->...
  4. Restart RetroArch
  5. Launch previous game
  6. No changes are being applied
Bisect Results

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Version/Commit
  • RetroArch: [1.10.0/69cf8b1]
Environment information
  • OS: Different platforms - Androidx86; Windows 64bit; Dingux

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue through the Quick Menu -> Overrides flow described in the report on RetroArch 1.10.0/69cf8b1. Trace how the Save Files and Save States directories are persisted to an override configuration, then verify that a configuration file is created and its settings survive a restart across the reported platforms.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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