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    Another case of hotkeys not working..

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    • mediamogulM
      mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
      last edited by mediamogul

      @WetpantsMcGee

      Along with the required information above, can you post the contents of /opt/retropie/configs/fba/retroarch.cfg, as well as one of the offending systems like /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg?

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        WetpantsMcGee @mediamogul
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        @mediamogul Can I paste it directly or should I use something like pastebin?

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        • mediamogulM
          mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
          last edited by

          @WetpantsMcGee

          If either is too long, use pastebin, if short, use code blocks per https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first. The other required information can be posted straight.

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            WetpantsMcGee
            last edited by

            Pi Model or other hardware: Pi3 Model B
            Power Supply used: Yes
            RetroPie Version Used (eg 3.6, 3.8.1, 4.1 - do not write latest): 4.2.4
            Built From: Pre made SD Image on RetroPie website
            USB Devices connected: 1
            Controller used: iBuffalo USB SNES
            Error messages received: None
            Log found in /dev/shm/runcommand.log (if relevant):
            Guide used: Every search result on Google for retropie hotkeys not working
            File: (File with issue - with FULL path)
            Emulator: NES, SNES, Megadrive (All but FBA actually)
            Attachment of config files:
            How to replicate the problem: Run any emulator except FBA

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              WetpantsMcGee
              last edited by

              retroarch.cfg for FBA

              Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line

              input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/fba/"

              #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"

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                WetpantsMcGee
                last edited by

                retroarch.cfg for SNES

                # Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line

                input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/snes/"
                input_enable_hotkey = "nul"
                input_enable_hotkey_btn = 8
                input_exit_emulator_btn = 9
                input_menu_toggle_btn = 1
                input_load_state_btn = 2
                input_save_state_btn = 5
                input_reset_btn = 3
                input_state_slot_increase_axis = +0
                input_state_slot_decrease_axis = -0
                input_volume_up_axis = -1
                input_volume_down_axis = +1

                #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"

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                • mediamogulM
                  mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                  last edited by mediamogul

                  @WetpantsMcGee

                  It looks like you might currently have, or at one time had 'save on exit' set in RetroArch.

                  Try pasting:

                  Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line
                  
                  input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/snes/"
                  
                  #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
                  

                  into /opt/retropie/configs/snes/retroarch.cfg
                  Then paste:

                  Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line
                  
                  input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/nes/"
                  
                  #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
                  

                  into /opt/retropie/configs/nes/retroarch.cfg
                  Then paste:

                  Settings made here will only override settings in the global retroarch.cfg if placed above the #include line
                  
                  input_remapping_directory = "/opt/retropie/configs/megadrive/"
                  
                  #include "/opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg"
                  

                  into /opt/retropie/configs/megadrive/retroarch.cfg

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                    WetpantsMcGee
                    last edited by

                    Ok, I'll give this a try and report back. Thanks!

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                      WetpantsMcGee
                      last edited by

                      Ok, copied and pasted into the appropriate retroarch.cfg files, but still no luck with the hotkeys :(

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                      • mediamogulM
                        mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                        last edited by

                        @WetpantsMcGee

                        Now post the contents of /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch.cfg as well as your particular controller config located at /opt/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/autoconfig/ and let's see what shows up there.

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                        • mediamogulM
                          mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                          last edited by

                          @WetpantsMcGee

                          Also, open up the retroarch.cfg file for whatever system you just tested to see if what you pasted is still there.

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                            WetpantsMcGee
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                            https://pastebin.com/embed_js/b2LJM1P5

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                              WetpantsMcGee
                              last edited by

                              I checked the udev folder under /op/retropie/configs/all/retroarch/autoconfig/ and it is empty :( So I am lacking a .cfg for my particular controller.

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                              • mediamogulM
                                mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                                last edited by

                                @WetpantsMcGee

                                Try re-configuring your controller through Emulation Station and check to see if it is created at that location.

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                                  WetpantsMcGee @mediamogul
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                                  @mediamogul Looks like that did it! I had tried reconfiguring it before but to no avail. Just tested it on all systems and I have menu access and can exit to ES!

                                  Thanks so much! I feel so much better now.

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                                  • mediamogulM
                                    mediamogul Global Moderator @WetpantsMcGee
                                    last edited by

                                    @WetpantsMcGee

                                    Good to hear. Welcome to the forums btw.

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