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Missing Favorites Folder in MAME 32
mike boss:
i had posted this in an old topic i started but figure its best for a new post.
forgive me if that was the wrong thing to do.
ive begun work on my MAME project, ive outlined all the steps ive taken.
www.mymissiontomame.blogspot.com
i had some time issues and didnt use my XP pc that contains MAME for about 2 months. upon turning on the PC after about 2 months of non use MAME couldnt find my ROMS or anything. i had to repoint MAME to all the required directories and now that issue is fixed. however at one time i had a folder of "favorites." it appeared on the left of my MAME screen. i could click that folder and find my 200 or so titles i selected as "favorites." however this folder is now missing. i have no clue where to find it or get it back. i will re-list the roms if required, but i just want the folder visable.
any help ?
mike boss:
anyone ?
the only thing i can think of is (looking @ screenshots) perhaps i overlooked it in the CUSTOM folder ?
Ummon:
Look in there. Also, right-click in the 'folder' area of mame32 and it'll show you what folders you can choose for display. Long ago, I deleted all the other sub-folders and inis and only have 'favorites' in the 'folder' directory. If I want to add a new category (aka 'sub-folder' in the UI), I go into the ini and add it just like the others are done. Then in the UI I add whatever games I want by dragging from the list to the folder in the pane - or, if I'm moving a bunch, while still looking at the ini I cut/copy and paste from one entry to the new entry. Get it?
ahofle:
If I remember correctly, MAMEUI (previously MAME32) overwrites the folders/favorites.ini file each time you install a new version. I had to create a new ini file called "MyFavorites.ini" or something unique and then it will preserve them between upgrades.
mike boss:
thanks guys, still having a few issues perhaps you can "still" help. (SORRY!)
when i goto the MAMEUI32 folder in my program files i find a folder called "FOLDERS."
when i go into the folder i see :
artwork (configuration file)
custom (configuration file)
favorites (configuration file)
version (configuration file)
now when i open these text docs i see that both CUSTOM & FAVORITES appear to be text based list of the games i had prior selected. but while in mame when i right click the folders area all folders listed are visible. i dont see a custom nor a favorites.
what now should i do, im soooooooooo lost.
thanks
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