AM Config for RetroArch on OS X

[inkagnito]

OMG.. I think I got it.

1. I downloaded the latest build of retroarch (I think I had an older build which was causing issues)

2. In retroarch program itself, i did the online update and added the Nestopia core.  I didn't scan for any games.  Then I closed the program.

3.  In Attract mode my configuration is as follows:

Executable: /applications/retroarch.app/Contents/MacOS/RetroArch/
Command Arguments: /applications/retroarch.app/Contents/Resources/cores/nestopia_libretro.dylib "[romfilename]" -L
Rom Path(s):  $HOME/Documents/ROMS/NES/

4. When I launched Monopoly through Attractmode, it launches.  Only thing is, it launches behind Attractmode and not in front, so I need to solve this now without command + Tabbing to retroarch.  Any thoughts on this? 

[inkagnito]

I was able to launch Retroarch in full screen in front of attract mode! 

In Retro arch, under the gear tab, then 'Video,' turn 'use fullscreen mode' to On.     

[Brewski]

Alright this time for sure... I left off a very important parameter! ("[RomFileName]") 

Executable =/applications/retroarch.app/Contents/MacOS/RetroArch

Command Arguments = -L /applications/retroarch.app/Contents/Resources/cores/reicast_libretro.dylib
"[RomFileName]"

Rompath=$HOME/rompath/

Again, let me know if it works.

(Edit)
I just saw your previous reply.  Congrats! So are you all set now?
(Edit #2)
I think you need to create  a new display that references the new emulator entry for it?

[inkagnito]

Brewskis.. Thanks man! 

Question for you.. are you able to run multiple systems from within Attractmode using one Retro arch app?  Like SNES, NES, Genesis, Etc?  I haven't gotten further then adding NES so far but will be attempting this this weekend. 

[Brewski]

Yup, I just created a separate emulator entry and display entry for each. So far I've done snes and dreamcast. (Dreamcast emulation doesn't seem all that great at the moment though, at least on my Mac)

[inkagnito]

Ok, it's so weird.. I'm able to launch nestopia from attract mode, but I cannot for the life of me get bsnes to launch..   
It will launch retroarch as a blank window, but will not launch the rom.. any suggestions again?

[Brewski]

I'd double check your syntax on the command arguments parameter line.

Command Arguments = -L /applications/retroarch.app/Contents/Resources/cores/reicast_libretro.dylib
"[RomFileName]"

Don't forget the -L and the quotes around the romfilename.

[inkagnito]

Ok. I solved the issue on my end.. It has to be lowercase for "[romfilename]"

Yay!