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> Hi Roman, looks like w/ the most recent version of clrmame whenever I use the
> rebuilder w/ the path to c:\test, the rebuild process is removing my scanner
> backup folder, c:\test\leftover.
>
> THen when I run the scanner it complains of course that I don't have a valid
> backup path.
>
> This just started happening w/ the last rev. that I can tell. Any suggestions?
> Thanks -
>
> --
> john iv
> http://www.classicgaming.com/mame32qa
>



The rebuilder doesn't know anything about a 'backuppath'. So sounds like you're using the cmpro backup path as rebuilder/source (or it's a subfolder of your source) and got 'remove rebuilt sourcefiles' enabled. That option also deletes empty source(sub)folders. So turn the 'remove' option off or use a different path.

Roman Scherzer
ClrMamePro"

Hi Roman,

I hope that you can help clarify whether or not my understanding is correct.

IF i was to update my current ROMset to the most recent MAME release, I would download all of the new/changed ROM(set)s into a directory called "add ROMs".

I then use Rebuilder to "Merge" these into my existing ROMsets, and if I disable the "Remove Rebuilt Sourcefiles" option, my originals remain intact.

Next, I move to Scanner mode, and if I check "Fix Unneeded", any file surplus to requirements will be moved to the directory specified in Settings, "Make Backups To Folder".

In short, there are two separate issues with the original post:

1. Removal/preservation of the original downloaded Sourcefiles

2. Preservation of the files no longer required.

Cheers matey, great util.

a_m.


"Trunco ergo sum!"