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| If you've got a large set of ROMs and would like to cut down on duplicates/languages you don't need, you can use external tools such as [[https://romulus.cc/|Romulus]] alongside [[https://github.com/unexpectedpanda/retool|unexpectedpanda's retool]] utility. For arcade games specifically, it's recommended to first read [[:arcade|the dedicated arcade guide]] first. Then, a tool such as [[https://github.com/Voljega/BestArcade|Voljega's BestArcade]] can be used to create a curated set. | If you've got a large set of ROMs and would like to cut down on duplicates/languages you don't need, you can use external tools such as [[https://romulus.dats.site/|Romulus]] alongside [[https://github.com/unexpectedpanda/retool|unexpectedpanda's retool]] utility. For arcade games specifically, it's recommended to first read [[:arcade|the dedicated arcade guide]] first. Then, a tool such as [[https://github.com/Voljega/BestArcade|Voljega's BestArcade]] can be used to create a curated set. |
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| If you've already copied your ROMs over to Batocera and would like to cut down in a simpler manner, you can use tools that can be run inside of Batocera such as [[https://github.com/andrebrait/1g1r-romset-generator|andrebrait's 1g1r-romset-generator]] instead. Just follow the instructions from its [[https://github.com/andrebrait/1g1r-romset-generator/wiki/Getting-started|Getting Started]] guide, installing the script to a folder in Batocera's network share and running the commands [[:access_the_batocera_via_ssh|via SSH]]. It's also possible to do batch gamelist editing with [[http://jujuvincebros.fr/telechargements2/file/10-arrm-another-recalbox-roms-manager|ARRM]] or [[https://github.com/RobG66/Gamelist-Manager|RobG66's Gamelist Manager]]. | If you've already copied your ROMs over to Batocera and would like to cut down in a simpler manner, you can use tools that can be run inside of Batocera such as [[https://github.com/andrebrait/1g1r-romset-generator|andrebrait's 1g1r-romset-generator]] instead. Just follow the instructions from its [[https://github.com/andrebrait/1g1r-romset-generator/wiki/Getting-started|Getting Started]] guide, installing the script to a folder in Batocera's network share and running the commands [[:access_the_batocera_via_ssh|via SSH]]. It's also possible to do batch gamelist editing with [[http://jujuvincebros.fr/telechargements2/file/10-arrm-another-recalbox-roms-manager|ARRM]] or [[https://github.com/RobG66/Gamelist-Manager|RobG66's Gamelist Manager]]. |
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| Each of these methods require Batocera to be up and running first. You can choose any method listed in this bullet point list, not all of them need to be done at once. | Each of these methods require Batocera to be up and running first. You can choose any method listed in this bullet point list, not all of them need to be done at once. |
| * On PC (x86, x86_64) and RPi4 platforms, open the [[:built_file_manager|built-in file manager]] (''[F1]'' on the keyboard while on the system list) and transfer the data using the Batocera machine itself. eg. put all your ROMs onto a USB drive, plug it into the Batocera machine while it's running and copy them over.\\ {{:pcman_file_manager_cropped.jpg?nolink&800|Screenshot of PCmanFM. Spartan, but it works.}} | * On PC (x86, x86_64), RPi4 and Retroid Pocket 5 / Mini platforms, open the [[:built_file_manager|built-in file manager]] (''[F1]'' on the keyboard while on the system list, not in the game list) and transfer the data using the Batocera machine itself. eg. put all your ROMs onto a USB drive, plug it into the Batocera machine while it's running and copy them over.\\ {{:pcman_file_manager_cropped.jpg?nolink&800|Screenshot of PCmanFM. Spartan, but it works.}} |
| * Open the controller-friendly OD-Commander in the Ports system and transfer the data using the Batocera machine itself. eg. put all your ROMs onto a USB drive, plug it into the Batocera machine while it's running and copy them over. | * Open the controller-friendly OD-Commander in the Ports system and transfer the data using the Batocera machine itself. eg. put all your ROMs onto a USB drive, plug it into the Batocera machine while it's running and copy them over. |
| * Add them from a different computer while Batocera is running, through the network share. This share is turned on by default, nothing needs to be done in Batocera. To connect to it from a different machine: | * Add them from a different computer while Batocera is running, through the network share. This share is turned on by default, nothing needs to be done in Batocera. To connect to it from a different machine: |
| For a simple solution, [[https://www.diskgenius.com/|Disk Genius]] can be used to [[https://www.diskgenius.com/how-to/ext4-windows.php#Read_write_EXT4_partition_in_Windows|read and write to ext4 partitions]]. The free trial only allows "small" files to be copied over. | For a simple solution, [[https://www.diskgenius.com/|Disk Genius]] can be used to [[https://www.diskgenius.com/how-to/ext4-windows.php#Read_write_EXT4_partition_in_Windows|read and write to ext4 partitions]]. The free trial only allows "small" files to be copied over. |
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| Alternatively, an ext4 Windows system driver such as [[https://web.archive.org/web/20190430101555/http://www.ext2fsd.com/|Ext2Fsd]] can be [[https://sourceforge.net/projects/ext2fsd/files/|downloaded]] and installed. Be weary that it's an unstable kernel driver which no longer receives updates. Alternatively, use one of the modules from [[https://www.dsfc.net/infrastructure/stockage-infrastructure/lire-partitions-ext2-ext3-ext4-sous-windows/|this French page]]. | Alternatively, an ext4 Windows system driver such as [[https://github.com/bobranten/Ext4Fsd|Ext4Fsd]] can be installed. Be weary that it's an unstable kernel driver, use with caution and always back-up your data. Alternatively, use one of the modules from [[https://www.dsfc.net/infrastructure/stockage-infrastructure/lire-partitions-ext2-ext3-ext4-sous-windows/|this French page]]. |
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| --> Using WSL2 to mount ext4 partitions on Windows 11# | --> Using WSL2 to mount ext4 partitions on Windows 11# |
| As preamble, if you're going to this extent to fix broken features in Windows, you may as well just install Ubuntu in a VM and enable guest additions to allow for drag and drop. It would be much simpler. | As preamble, if you're going to this extent to fix broken features in Windows, you may as well just install Ubuntu in a VM and enable guest additions to allow for drag and drop. It would be much simpler. |
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| If you are using Windows 11 (or Windows 10 Insider Build 20211) or above, [[https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/access-linux-filesystems-in-windows-and-wsl-2/|its WSL 2 feature allows for the mounting of ext4 filesystems]] (this requires a Linux distro to be installed in the WSL2, and [[https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/6011|a bug prevents devices detected as flash drives from being read]]): | If you are using Windows 11 (or Windows 10 Insider Build 20211) or higher, [[https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/access-linux-filesystems-in-windows-and-wsl-2/|its WSL 2 feature allows for the mounting of ext4 filesystems]] (this requires a Linux distro to be installed in the WSL2, and [[https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/issues/6011|a bug prevents devices detected as flash drives from being read]]): |
| - Open a PowerShell window with administrator privileges | - Open a PowerShell window with administrator privileges |
| - If WSL is currently disabled: | - If WSL is currently disabled: |