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    Another case of hotkeys not working..

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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
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        @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
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          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

                RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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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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                              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.

                              RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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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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