[Bug] Save file directory changes reverting in config files
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Description
Description
Changes made to save file directory in configuration files in-app or via editing config files directly do not save. Reverts to base setting upon reload
Expected behavior
Config files retain changed save file directories
Example: Change from "/saves/" to /test/one/saves/"
Actual behavior
Config files revert changes when restarted/started afterward. The changed path will always be "/saves/" regardless of the set directory path on load-up
Steps to reproduce the bug
- Change save file directory, either in-app or directly, to a new path
- Restart
The directory will now be reverted to the default of "/saves/"
Version/Commit
- RetroArch: 1.17.0/900c82bfe6
Environment information
- OS: Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue by changing the save file directory in-app and by editing the configuration files directly, then restarting RetroArch on Windows 10. Trace the configuration load and save handling for this setting; done means the changed path remains after restart instead of reverting to /saves/.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100