EmulationStation Scraper NOT Working
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@mitu currently im running an older build for windows, tried multiple builds each had its issues, those who had the scrapper working would scrap the info save it but the xml file (gameslist) keeps getting overwritten not showing the scraped info/images.
my work around was to download nginx and use it as a proxy_pass from thegamesdb.net to legacy.thegamesdb.net.
now the old scraper works fine.
if anyone is interested i can make a short "how to" on my work around.
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@bufferoverflow said in EmulationStation Scraper NOT Working:
@mitu currently im running an older build for windows, tried multiple builds each had its issues, those who had the scrapper working would scrap the info save it but the xml file (gameslist) keeps getting overwritten not showing the scraped info/images.
Use the latest build for Windows and it should be fine, no shenanigans needed. @jdrassa kindly provides up to date Windows builds on his github page - https://github.com/jrassa/EmulationStation/releases.
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@mitu the build "Continuous build (continuous-master)" has some weird thing going on, i already tried it, while scrapping it randomly decides to overwrite the gameslist xml file and not append to it causing the scrap from some games not to show on emulation station knowing that the images and the content do exist in the correct folders.
other builds has the scrapper not working at all, te bug with the gameslist xml file was the main reason im running an older emulation station build and resort to the dirty work around i did.
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@bufferoverflow said in EmulationStation Scraper NOT Working:
@mitu currently im running an older build for windows, tried multiple builds each had its issues, those who had the scrapper working would scrap the info save it but the xml file (gameslist) keeps getting overwritten not showing the scraped info/images.
my work around was to download nginx and use it as a proxy_pass from thegamesdb.net to legacy.thegamesdb.net.
now the old scraper works fine.
if anyone is interested i can make a short "how to" on my work around.
Hi men, how to do change the thegamesdb.net to legacy.thegamesdb.net. I search a GamesDBScraper but i dont know here is.
Can you Help me?
TY
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@bufferoverflow All ready i can.
TY
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@cambruto
its 3 steps:
1- add the following line to windows hosts file located at "C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts"127.0.0.1 thegamesdb.net
you need to open notepad as administrator then open the file from notepad menu, otherwise you can not edit the file.
2- download nginx for windows
http://nginx.org/download/nginx-1.14.0.zipyou can extract it anywhere
3- open nginx.conf in notepad located inside the "conf" folder of nginx, delete all the text in it and replace it with the text in https://pastebin.com/x02tUtr4.
just run nginx as admin and it should proxy pass.
to make sure it works open http://thegamesdb.net in your browser and you should see the content of legacy.thegamesdb.net
the scraper should work then.
if you no longer need this or you want to access the actual thegamesdb.net just remove the line you added to the hosts file.
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Does ES currently use the legacy gamesdb site or the new one? Reason I ask is I added some games to the new site but they do not show up when scraping, legacy is read only it seems so I can't add there.
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Tracking. Wish I had consulted these forums before attempting a novel(novice/noob) idea of a possible fix.
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I'd really like if there was a menu setting for hiding the inbuilt ES scrapper. As there are many better scalpers such as the Universal XML Scapper.
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@micro-bee said in EmulationStation Scraper NOT Working:
I'd really like if there was a menu setting for hiding the inbuilt ES scrapper. As there are many better scalpers such as the Universal XML Scapper.
Having an interface option for every possible scenario ends up having the adverse effect of adding clutter in the long run. You have to admit that adding an interface option that some people won't use to remove an interface option that some people won't use might not be the best use of space. Plus, despite the scrapers that better handle bulk, it's always nice to have the ES scraper handy to pick up the games that are missed elsewhere.
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@mediamogul, I see what your saying. I am not one for taking on custom add-ons and all that. I'll just wait and see.
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Can anyone who managed through building EmulationStation on windows lately please guide me or provide a detailed guide on how to compile it, getting loads of errors when trying it on visual studio 2015, all the tutorials i find are outdated and not working.
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@bufferoverflow If you're just trying to get the latest version for the scraper fix, then use @jdrassa's continuous build ES, it's compiled and ready to download - https://github.com/jrassa/EmulationStation/releases.
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Seems RetroPie scraper not working anymore - again - any tips?
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@darishzone said in EmulationStation Scraper NOT Working:
Seems RetroPie scraper not working anymore - again - any tips?
What's the error ?
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Nevermind, turns out only one of my images get the issue, permissions denied probably.
Edit: I've forgot to update ES, i'm an idiot :p
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@mitu its not only the scrapper, i want to edit few things and make mode some commands, maybe enable some extra features, want to get to an advanced level with C++ and i think working on something that i use is better than writing/coding/editing apps that i have no interest in will be a better thing to do and advance faster.
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@mitu is there a similar build for PI? I'm not using Windows, but my ES Scraper still isn't working.
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@nwsw Please open a new topic with your problem and provide the information requested in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first. If you have an updated Emulationstation station you should not have this problem.
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@mitu thanks for the help, I updated my es core and the scraper is now working.
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