@sjlurker2018 No you type commands into the terminal or command line interface (CLI) You can enter a terminal Exit EmulationStation via Main Menu > Quit > Quit EmulationStation 1.1 You see now the command prompt 1.2 Enter commands via keyboard via SSH and a second PC 2.1 you enter also a terminal but this is remote 2.2 you need a second PC/Tablet.... for this Follow the instructions I've posted you. Then we can help you further.

@masteryoer You might also want to look at these threads: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/4611/runcommand-system-splashscreens https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/7193/runcommand-launching-images-for-any-theme