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==Windows and Mac==
== Windows and Mac ==
*Download and unrar the lastest revision/version of Dolphin.
*Download and unrar the lastest revision/version of Dolphin.
*Put it on a folder (preferably named after the revision).
*Put it on a folder (preferably named after the revision).
**If you want to use old GameCube Memory Card files, place them on "./User/GC"
**If you want to use old GameCube Memory Card files, place them on "./User/GC"
**Wii NAND dumps should be placed on "./User/Wii"
**Wii NAND dumps should be placed on "./User/Wii"
**We do not recommend using StateSaves between different versions.
**Using StateSaves between versions may cause problems. It is not recommended.


==Linux==
== Linux ==
Linux users can [[Compile_on_linux|build and install from source code]].
Linux users can [[Building Dolphin on Linux|build and install from source code]].


==Configure Plugins==
== Configure Plugins ==
In most cases, the preset settings works fine. If you want to change something, [[Performance guide]] can help you.
In most cases, the preset settings works fine. If you want to change something, [[Performance guide]] can help you.


===File Browser===
=== File Browser ===
*You can launch ISO/WAD files by browsing them, or setting a folder to search for files (which will be shown at the Dolphin's main window)
*You can launch ISO/WAD files by browsing them, or setting a folder to search for files (which will be shown at the Dolphin's main window)
**Banner/Game Names may not load at first time. Making a save file for that game fixes it. That isn't a bug itself. (GameCube games don't have this issue)
**Banner/Game Names may not load at first time. Making a save file for that game fixes it. That isn't a bug itself. (GameCube games don't have this issue)

Revision as of 13:51, 12 August 2012

Windows and Mac

  • Download and unrar the lastest revision/version of Dolphin.
  • Put it on a folder (preferably named after the revision).
    • If you want to use old GameCube Memory Card files, place them on "./User/GC"
    • Wii NAND dumps should be placed on "./User/Wii"
    • Using StateSaves between versions may cause problems. It is not recommended.

Linux

Linux users can build and install from source code.

Configure Plugins

In most cases, the preset settings works fine. If you want to change something, Performance guide can help you.

File Browser

  • You can launch ISO/WAD files by browsing them, or setting a folder to search for files (which will be shown at the Dolphin's main window)
    • Banner/Game Names may not load at first time. Making a save file for that game fixes it. That isn't a bug itself. (GameCube games don't have this issue)
    • Items shown can be toggled on/off on the "View" menu.