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    Nismo @backstander
    last edited by Nismo 2 Mar 2017, 11:07 3 Feb 2017, 08:42

    @mattrixk @backstander I don't understand what's the problem for snes, you can have as many folders as you need and with the names you want.

    For example Snes, SnesUSA. SnesEU, SnesJAP, Superfamicom, Sfamicom...

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      mattrixk @Nismo
      last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 10:21

      @Nismo hmm, interesting thought. Could just have 'snes' as the default, then a 'sneseu' folder.

      My ES themes: MetaPixel | Spare | Io | Indent

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        Nismo @mattrixk
        last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 11:07

        @mattrixk Yes that's what I mean.

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          pauwus @mattrixk
          last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 13:01

          @mattrixk Thanks for the advice. I'm happy to go in and rename the image - I'm just not sure where to find that image when FTP/SSHing into the Pi. As far as I can tell the themes are located in the etc/emulationstation folder which is inaccessible via FTP? I'm using samba shares via Mac and can't find the themes folders (I might be looking in the wrong place!). I can SSH in but I'm not sure how to find that image file and rename it. Can anyone advise?

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            backstander @pauwus
            last edited by backstander 2 Mar 2017, 14:49 3 Feb 2017, 14:48

            @pauwus

            As far as I can tell the themes are located in the etc/emulationstation folder

            Mine is also located at:
            /etc/emulationstation/themes/pixel/

            After you have SSH'd into your RPi...
            you need to change the working directory to the snes folder inside of the pixel theme folder by typing:
            cd /etc/emulationstation/themes/pixel/snes/

            Then rename the files:
            mv console.png consoleUS.png
            mv consoleEU.png console.png

            Last restart either ES or your RPi.

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              Nismo @pauwus
              last edited by Nismo 2 Mar 2017, 15:20 3 Feb 2017, 15:04

              @pauwus said in Pixel Theme:

              I'm happy to go in and rename the image.

              Renaming the image it's not the right way to do the things, just because for some systems need to do more changes than only the logo (depends on the theme).

              Example with snes:

              Snes usa.

              alt text

              European Snes.

              alt text

              Offtopic: I think the european snes it's by far more cool than american version.

              Snes japan (super famicom).

              alt text

              For example for Super famicom you need to change the logo and the console, that's because the use of different folders, yes you can change images, but it's more easy to select the theme for the suystem in es_systems.cfg.

              Also in other themes it's more elements to change, maybe need to change some parameters in xml to resize some elements or change descriptions. That's because the use of folders.

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                J.Beau @Rookervik
                last edited by J.Beau 2 Mar 2017, 15:16 3 Feb 2017, 15:15

                @Rookervik Holy S***! That was fast! They look great :) I don't care how these are packaged btw. Just renaming is fine by me.

                edit: I need to change the console description too btw, but no problem :)

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                  Nismo @J.Beau
                  last edited by Nismo 2 Mar 2017, 15:21 3 Feb 2017, 15:20

                  @J.Beau said in Pixel Theme:

                  @Rookervik Holy S***! That was fast! They look great :) I don't care how these are packaged btw. Just renaming is fine by me.

                  edit: I need to change the console description too btw, but no problem :)

                  That's what I mean when I say depends on theme replacing images it's not enough ;-).

                  Regards.

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                    pauwus @backstander
                    last edited by pauwus 2 Mar 2017, 15:54 3 Feb 2017, 15:53

                    @backstander Thank you so much dude. It's easy when you know how! Out of interest, as I'm using the pixel-metadata theme, would I go to

                    /etc/emulationstation/themes/pixel-metadata/?

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                      pauwus @Nismo
                      last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 16:00

                      @Nismo Hi Nismo, I think I understand what you're saying - I'm guessing in this particular case for me, I only need to change the image because the logo for the SNES is actually correct?

                      I've actually edited my es_systems.cfg file to change the order of the systems, but I've noticed there is nothing in the theme part. Do I only need to change that if I want to edit logos?

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                        backstander @pauwus
                        last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 16:12

                        @pauwus

                        Out of interest, as I'm using the pixel-metadata theme, would I go to /etc/emulationstation/themes/pixel-metadata/?

                        That is correct. Just substitute as needed ;)

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                          Nismo @pauwus
                          last edited by Nismo 2 Mar 2017, 16:54 3 Feb 2017, 16:45

                          @pauwus About the point 1. Depens on what system are you trying to change, if you want to replace only the logo, if you want to change the system image too, description.. etc. I'm not sure what system are you trying to change, and for what one.

                          I recommend to wait for an updated version with support for systems from other regions, since @Rookervik said that him doesn't matter to add a few of them. (i suppose mostly Mega CD, Mega32X, and both versions of snes, not too much.

                          About point 2. All the themes have folders for different systems, you can check what systems are supported looking inside /etc/emulationstation/themes/"theme_name".

                          So the right way to do the things it's going to edit es_systems.cfg file.

                          To change the theme used by a system is as simple as replace like this:

                           <system>
                                     <name>snes</name>
                                     <fullname>Super Nintendo Entertainment System</fullname>
                                     <path>~\.emulationstation\roms\snes</path>
                                     <extension>.zip .smc .sfc .fig .swc</extension>
                                     <command>%HOME%\.emulationstation\systems\retroarch\retroarch.exe -L %HOME%\.emulationstation\systems\retroarch\cores\bsnes_mercury_accuracy_libretro.dll "%ROM_RAW%"</command>
                                     <platform>snes</platform>
                                     <theme>snes</theme>     
                          </system>
                          

                          Replace this with the theme you want to use (if available in your theme folder):

                          <theme>snes</theme>  
                          

                          For:

                          <theme>snesEU</theme>
                          

                          But that folder must exist inside the theme you are running.

                          How you haven't seen that in es_systems.cfg?

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                            backstander @Nismo
                            last edited by 3 Feb 2017, 16:51

                            @Nismo

                            Replace this with the theme you want to use (if available in your theme folder):
                            How you haven't seen that?

                            You can do the same if you live in the USA and want the TG16 logo instead of the PC Engine logo:
                            https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/PC-Engine#switching-emulation-station-to-the-turbografx-16-logo
                            And the same with Genesis instead of Megadrive:
                            https://github.com/retropie/retropie-setup/wiki/Genesis-Megadrive#switching-emulation-station-to-the-genesis-logo

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                              Nismo @backstander
                              last edited by Nismo 2 Mar 2017, 16:56 3 Feb 2017, 16:54

                              @backstander Of course, the main thing it's that the theme you're running have support for that system.

                              I think the wiki speak about the default theme, but not all themes have all systems (and variations of them).

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                                Rookervik Global Moderator
                                last edited by 4 Feb 2017, 00:52

                                I have read many replies and I like the idea of adding folders for European versions. I apologize if Europe is your birth region, I'm in America so I set up the theme based on that.

                                So... whenever I can get to it, I will create folders for systems as follows:

                                segacd
                                megacd

                                sega32x
                                mega32x

                                snes
                                snesEU

                                Turbo Grafx 16 is already separate from PC Engine, as are the CD variants. Same with Genesis and Megadrive.

                                Famicom is already separate as the Japanese equivalent of the NES.

                                Are there any other systems that need a European version? Such as computers?

                                Herb has mentioned a Platform.cfg but I am having trouble finding information about it. I will try to learn more. Hopefully this will make changing which themes appear easier for you all.

                                Give me a little time to make these changes. Things are getting busy for me. But I'm more than happy to add these.

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                                  Rookervik Global Moderator
                                  last edited by 4 Feb 2017, 14:55

                                  Okay, Pixel update 1.11. Added MegaCD, Megadrive 32x, and moved European systems into their own folders. Also updated Atari 2600 logo. I hated the colors. :D

                                  Update with the retropie themes menu.

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                                    Nismo @Rookervik
                                    last edited by 4 Feb 2017, 16:49

                                    @Rookervik Thanks for the update.

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                                      backstander
                                      last edited by 4 Feb 2017, 20:05

                                      @Rookervik when you got some spare time, I would love to see PC-FX added to the Pixel Theme!
                                      https://github.com/RetroPie/RetroPie-Setup/wiki/PC-FX

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                                        Rookervik Global Moderator @backstander
                                        last edited by 4 Feb 2017, 22:05

                                        @backstander You're not demanding at all. Not even a little bit. - glares at backstander

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                                          Rookervik Global Moderator
                                          last edited by 5 Feb 2017, 21:07

                                          Hmm, Pixel 2?

                                          0_1486328811443_upload-47999eee-043a-4f0e-94a0-55b3ffcb764a

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