Followed these steps almost exactly. I created a new emulator called MAME-CDi so I could save the different settings and default command line....worked like a charm! Now I just need to figure out mapping controls.
Used this to convert bin and cue files to CHDs
https://scunster.co.uk/?p=1732#:~:text=An added bonus is that,bin%2C gdi or cue files.&text=Now just run “CUE or,of your games to CHD.