Using RetroArch overrides

If you do not want to use RetroBat configuration for RetroArch global settings or shader configuration, RetroBat offers a way to automatically load the configuration and/or shader override files that you would have created in RetroArch.

RetroArch configuration override

In RetroArch, it is possible to save a configuration override filefor a game, a content folder or a libretro core.

In order to save a configuration override file, open the RetroArch quick menu by pressing SELECT + on your controller (F1 on keyboard). Perform all required RetroArch general settings, then open the "Overrides" menu:

In this menu, save the override file at the desired level (game, core, content folder):

RetroArch will automatically save an override configuration file in the Core config folder:

Last, enable the override option in RetroBat MAIN MENU > GAME SETTINGS > RETROARCH OPTIONS > EMULATION

Shaders Overrides

In RetroArch, it is possible to save a Shaders override file for a game, a core, a content folder or globally.

In order to save a Shaders override file,open the RetroArch quick menu by pressing SELECT + on your controller (F1 on the keyboard). Than open the Shaders menu to manage the settings:

Once the settings done, open the "Save Preset" submenu:

Save at the desired level (folder, core, game, global):

RetroArch will automatically save the shaders configuration in a file :

Finally, enable the Shaders override option in RetroBat MAIN MENU > GAME SETTINGS > RETROARCH OPTIONS > VISUAL RENDERING: