libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature Request] Make being able to set a samba path on the start directory and similar path options from the gui possible

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Description

This actually works if you change the corresponding option in the cfg file, but the filechooser screen that pops up in the gui doesnt have the samba shortcut (it has Open, but thats for saf paths)

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Research direction

Start with the GUI filechooser screen and the corresponding start-directory and similar path options, comparing their behavior with the existing cfg-file setting. Done means the GUI provides a Samba shortcut or equivalent selection path for these options, including the start directory.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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