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Hello,
I was redirected here from the bug report page.
Here's my issue:

Sometimes, when I import some games, and reopen launchbox afterwards, those entries are just gone.

A common aspect of them, is that they’re not automatically imported, instead I have to type in all the metadata.

I was told to check \Launchbox\Data\Platforms folder for extra xml files in there that are backups or copies of the original platform xaml files, since this can cause the disappearing games issue. I didn't find any. Each platform has just one file there.

I'm using Launchbox v.13.18

 

 

 

Posted (edited)
36 minutes ago, nagymarci said:

My issue is similar - after I import Playstation 1 games they never appear afterwards. If I goto Manage Platforms Sony Playstation is there showinbg 296 but nothing in the GUI please help us. They load fine in Retroarch manually.

 

 

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Edited by mortypops
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Disappearing game entries almost always happens because of two issues.

First off, you have backup files in your data folder that don't belong. Newer versions of LB do a better job of ignoring these but still best practice is to ensure you don't have files that don't belong in your Data folder.

Second is caused by having an Auto-Hide feature enabled. In LaunchBox go to View > Show/Hide and make sure you don't have any of the "Hides Games Missing..." features enabled.

Posted (edited)

I have noticed that sometimes when editing an item (changing box art or meta information for example),.. if hide items missing box art (again - example) is checked, the game will go into hidden status until the hide selection is unchecked and then rechecked or I reopen to "edit" the item and immediately save it after unhiding it.  It only happens occasionally but can be bothersome when it does.

Edited by Layer0730
Posted
2 hours ago, C-Beats said:

Disappearing game entries almost always happens because of two issues.

First off, you have backup files in your data folder that don't belong. Newer versions of LB do a better job of ignoring these but still best practice is to ensure you don't have files that don't belong in your Data folder.

Second is caused by having an Auto-Hide feature enabled. In LaunchBox go to View > Show/Hide and make sure you don't have any of the "Hides Games Missing..." features enabled.

How do I check for the first issue?

The second issue probably isn't there in this case, I have nothing within the "view/hide games" menu checked.

Posted
33 minutes ago, nagymarci said:

How do I check for the first issue?

The second issue probably isn't there in this case, I have nothing within the "view/hide games" menu checked.

Open in Windows your \Launchbox\Data\Platforms folder. If you have any extra xaml files in there that are backups or copies of the original platform xaml files this can cause the disappearing games issue. Those need to be moved outside the \Data folders.

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