Save data not writing, gamecube

[andodel]

So I've known about Dolphin for a while, but it didn't run well on my old mac. Got a new mac recently, and now I can actually upscale games, use AA, etc. However, I'm having save issues. First game I tried was Resident Evil, tried saving, said it couldn't write the save file. So what should I do? Obviously I can't just plug in my GC memory card, so would I have to upload info from it? I'd rather not go through that hassle, took me long enough to get the game on here. Any way I can just make a new save file? Also, yes, I am running as admin and all permissions are set to read and write.

[LPFaint99]

did you change the memory card filename or is it still the default?

I believe the saves on mac are stored in "Library/Application Support/Dolphin/GC/", but I could be wrong.

These errors usually write permission related verify that you have rw permissions on this folder.

you can always try the standard os x application troubleshooting of repairing disk permissions (from disk utility) and testing in a *new* user account

[andodel]

Nope, your right in where it's at, but what do you mean by "change the name"? Currently, in the GC folder, there is a file called "SRAM.raw". Dolphin thinks its the memory card, and it attempts to save to it. Should I change the name of that? Also, I set all of its permissions to read and write.

[abusuzuki]

don't know if this can help but I noticed that there is a problem on version 3.0-585 & 3.0-586 for creating memory card file for gc games:

you need to copy the file from other old version then you'll be able to save

[andodel]

Ah, so then its probably a problem with dolphin. Then perhaps I can just use an older version? I'll try it and tell you the results.

EDIT: Yeah, tried 584, got the same issue. I'd try an older version, but those aren't working for mac. Also, that message in the screencap above is the exact same message I get.

[DefenderX]

Try the official Dolphin 3.0 release

[abusuzuki]

I also got same problem with 3.0-584 but 3.0-578 is fine, you can copy your gc memory card file from 578 to 586 if you want.

[andodel]

Welp, went into the archive and downloaded the 4th most recent mac version, 458, and what do you know, saving worked! On the downside, hotkeys aren't working, but I can still quit out of the game with command q. Hopefully a new version is released that addresses this problem.

[LPFaint99]

this issue was caused by commit 6bfb8c9597dc. fixed in 3.0-587