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    [SOLVED] what retroarch.cfg should be writable?

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      cabrunco @meleu
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      @meleu The same with me, but after manually configure [config_save_on_exit = "true"] in the retroarch.cfg it normalized.

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        FreakyBigFoot
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        I too am having issues. I can't save any settings. Also it seems nothing looks good. Looks like everything at the lowest resolution possible. Very pixelated and choppy graphics wise. Especially psx. I can't make any graphics updates because nothing is saving.

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          herb_fargus administrators @FreakyBigFoot
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          @FreakyBigFoot https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Configuration-Editor

          If you read the documentation it will answer 99% of your questions: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/

          Also if you want a solution to your problems read this first: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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            meleu @herb_fargus
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            @herb_fargus The RetroArch was configurable via rgui on RetroPie 3.6. The rgui is very handy for those guys used to use RetroArch on various platforms.

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              meleu @cabrunco
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              @cabrunco I edited manually the .../configs/all/retroarch.cfg and put "true" on the config_save_on_exit. Now the Save Current Config works, but curiously it saves on .../configs/nes/retroarch.cfg.
              I'll keep trying.

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                cabrunco @meleu
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                @meleu it's because nes core is loaded. Try close the core and try again.

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                  meleu @cabrunco
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                  @cabrunco yeah, it worked. thanks!

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                    cabrunco @meleu
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                    @meleu Just to remember, if you use configuration per core ON, then the configuration file in each system folder will be used.

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                      BuZz administrators
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                      We don't use the "configuration per core" setting - but when launching retropie for snes, it will pass the config/snes/retroarch.cfg to retroarch, so that would be used if saving on exit. That file contains a few overrides, and includes the main retroarch.cfg

                      It is easier to manage by not saving from retroarch and using the configuration editor imho - this keeps config files simple and manageable (rather than containing everything dumped in there). It also keeps the override functionality working, so you can have global settings, and override them on a per system basis.

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                        meleu @BuZz
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                        @BuZz said in what retroarch.cfg should be writable? [RetroPie 3.7]:

                        We don't use the "configuration per core" setting - but when launching retropie for snes, it will pass the config/snes/retroarch.cfg to retroarch, so that would be used if saving on exit. That file contains a few overrides, and includes the main retroarch.cfg

                        But what I want is to change exactly the main retroarch.cfg via rgui. I can do it now, everything is OK. But I think it should not be necessary all this work to make it possible.

                        By the way, I didn't have this problem on RetroPie 3.6.

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                        • BuZzB
                          BuZz administrators
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                          We haven't changed anything regarding this since RetroPie 3.6 btw - I don't think any behaviour has changed, but it's nothing our end. If you want to manage the configuration via RGUI, you can launch it from the retroarch menu, and tell it to save setting on exit. You can also use "Save New Config" to save a config under a new name to manually import settings to your main retroarch.cfg

                          Perhaps you can explain what you think has changed?

                          We did improve our own configuration editor to manage more configuration options though so people don't have to use the RGUI, as one settings are saved from that it is much harder to manage the config files manually.

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                            meleu @BuZz
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                            @BuZz sorry! I was wrong! I've just installed 3.6 now and had the same problem. I tried to change some settings and then Save Current Config, nothing happens... :(

                            And your solution works perfectly:

                            If you want to manage the configuration via RGUI, you can launch it from the retroarch menu, and tell it to save setting on exit.

                            It solve the "configuring RetroArch via RGUI" problem. I'm happy with it. But the "nothing-happens" behavior when I click on Save Current Config is a little annoying.

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                              BuZz administrators
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                              You could report that to RetroArch - https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch

                              To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                              • senkunS
                                senkun
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                                Fwiw i like it the way it is, to save anything you've changed from within rgui you have to enable save on exit and quit. And that it reverts to disabled is a godsend, i can't imagine the mess i'd have made if it saves my changes without me being absolutely sure that i want the changes.

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                                  meleu
                                  last edited by meleu

                                  Please guys, forgive me! I've just read it on RGUI wiki:

                                  While you are changing settings in runtime, they are not saved to disk afterwards on PC by default. If you want RetroArch to automatically write back the config, either set config_save_on_exit = true in config, or enable this under Settings -> Config Save On Exit from within RGUI.

                                  By design, the config file is considered immutable as it is likely maintained by the user, and should not be overwritten behind the users back. This is not the case on consoles however, where looking at the config manually isn't really an option for most users.

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                                    smoothmalik
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                                    when I enable save on exit from rgui it defaults back once I exit retro arch to play another game ....

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                                      BuZz administrators
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                                      This thread is marked as resolved - if you have another problem please start a new topic.

                                      To help us help you - please make sure you read the sticky topics before posting - https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

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                                        meleu @BuZz
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                                        @BuZz let me say just one more thing...

                                        Maybe the description should be changed to
                                        "Launches RetroArch with the GUI raised so you can change RetroArch options. Note: changes will not be saved unless you have enabled "Save Configuration On Exit" option.

                                        It will be more accurate and avoid all this confusion.

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                                        • Wolfman100W
                                          Wolfman100
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                                          I am a little confused about the nature of the various different config files and how to edit them.

                                          Currently I am having an issue where I edit the config properties for the PSX emulator inside the 'Configuration Editor' and the settings are applied to the emulator when I launch a game,but then reset back to default when it is relaunched.

                                          https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Configuration-Editor

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                                            Wolfman100
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                                            I also edit the options for emulators from within 'RetroPi Setup' and these changes are not saved.I can edit various things within 'RetroArch' GUI such as Aspect Ratio etc and save those settings when 'save on exit' is enabled,but I cannot access the Smoothing,Shaders etc for particular emulators from here.

                                            There seems to be a lot of ways to skin a cat,and I'm slightly confused as to which approach to use.

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