Import .cue files only

[tony971]

For systems with a bin/cue file system (like PS1), importing the bin files is useless. You could end up with dozens of copies of the same game with only the .cue file functioning.

[tony971]

Actually, I should say to only list .cue files. The bin files will still need copied/moved into the new directory.

[DOS76]

Go to the folder where all you PS1 games are kept using Windows Explorer in the search bar type .cue select all the files and then drag them into LaunchBox. It is very effective.

[SentaiBrad]

Or when you do the import process select "Add Files". Top right of the new window that pops up will have a search box. Change the directory to the PS1 directory, then type *.cue, in the explorer window Ctrl + A then add. This is who I handle SNES, PS2 etc so i don't scan in saves or multiple disc files. Don't forget to select "Use Folder Name" if you need to.

[tony971]

Well here's the problem with that: There are two ways to go about it right now. The first is to filter which files you import down to the .cue files, like you said. But if you have LaunchBox copy/move the files into its game directory, the .bin files get left behind. (Yes, I know I can move them over manually. But doesn't that defeat the purpose of importing?) The second option is to not filter and get a bunch of non-functional files listed in your library. Neither of these cases is ideal.

[SentaiBrad]

I never had LB move my files, so I never thought of this. Why not move them all over manually then scan the new folder? Just put them in a place that isn't going to move. LaunchBox doesn't have to move anything.

[DOS76]

Yeah I never move my files either just use them from where they are.

[Jason Carr]

There is a solution for that, simply check the box to "Also copy/move all files with the same name but different file extensions (recommended)". That's assuming the bin and cue files have the same name, but that's pretty standard.

[tony971]

Jason Carr said There is a solution for that, simply check the box to "Also copy/move all files with the same name but different file extensions (recommended)". That's assuming the bin and cue files have the same name, but that's pretty standard.

That works for exact names, but any multi-tracked game won't have bins with exact matching names. You'll have to ignore anything in parentheses for this argument.

[Jason Carr]

Ah, I see, sure. So I guess I'd have to parse the CUE file to really handle that situation well. Probably not going to happen any time soon, but I'll add it to the list. :)

[XxkarmacodexX]

I know this is late but i use retroarch and select files and search cue and highlight them all and it launchbox adds it no problem

[SentaiBrad]

Yea, this is a very old thread. This topic has since been covered at least a few dozen more times, and when I was making the tutorials this was a common things for me to teach, to use Add Files and Windows search.

[hyp36rmax]

On 9/20/2015 at 8:28 AM, DOS76 said:

Go to the folder where all you PS1 games are kept using Windows Explorer in the search bar type .cue select all the files and then drag them into LaunchBox. It is very effective.

This is the best advice for .cue thank you!

[twixter]

What gos mentioned works well and is easy to do, a alternative would be to filter the map by type so you can mass select the right file format.