Save files being named incorrectly???

[bpitt]

Before I report this as a bug, can anyone confirm that I am not missing anything?  When I save a game or a state, the file created in Retroarch folder is named incorrectly and therefore not visible in the new game save management section when editing metadata.  For example, I launch the rom [Arkanoid - Doh It Again (USA).zip] and create a save state.  The file being created is Arkanoid - Doh It Again (U) [!].state.  I realize that I probably changed the rom file name in the past, but why is Launchbox naming the save file with the old rom file name?  Any help would be appreciated.

            

[JoeViking245]

Are you having LaunchBox unzip the file before sending it to RA?  What's the name of the file inside of the zip? 

[bpitt]

20 minutes ago, JoeViking245 said:

Are you having LaunchBox unzip the file before sending it to RA?  What's the name of the file inside of the zip? 

Ah yes, just was checking that I saw your response.  The file name within the zip is still named the old way  It appears I renamed the zip but did not rename the file within.  This may explain some other issues I've been having with metadata.

So I guess when using compressed files, Launchbox names the save file same as the file name within the zip, but the game save management section is looking for a save file with the same name as the zip file.  I assume this because when I rename the save file to Arkanoid - Doh It Again (USA).state, Launchbox now finds the save.  Not sure I like this.  Anyways, thanks for your help  and quick response @JoeViking245.  Happy Holidays!

[JoeViking245]

26 minutes ago, bpitt said:

So I guess when using compressed files, Launchbox names the save file same as the file name within the zip

To be clear, RetroArch "names the save file same as the file name" that was sent to it.  

 

28 minutes ago, bpitt said:

when I rename the save file to Arkanoid - Doh It Again (USA).state, Launchbox now finds the save.  Not sure I like this.

You probably won't like this because my guess is that RetroArch will now not be able to find/load the [renamed] save.

If that's the case (RA can't find the save), I see 2 options (which both come down to personal preference). 

1. The obvious one, have the filename inside the zip the same as the zip.
2. Don't zip up these tiny, single-file ROMs in the 1st place. (reduce/eliminate situations like this)

 

39 minutes ago, bpitt said:

Happy Holidays!

Merry belated-Christmas and Happy New Year, right back at ch'ya.