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===Edit a save===
===Edit a save===
You can edit your save to fix some common issues or change your choices (see [http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/save-file-editing-guide-for-solving-some-common-issues.110762/ walkthrough]), but make sure to back up your save first. Be careful using save-editor tools, since they can break your save.
You can edit your save to fix some common issues or change your choices (see [http://community.playstarbound.com/threads/save-file-editing-guide-for-solving-some-common-issues.110762/ walkthrough]), but make sure to back up your save first. Be careful using save-editor tools, since they can break your save.
===Duplicate a save===
You can duplicate a save for testing purposes, or to explore different options without starting over.
# [[#Find your save files|Find your save files]].
# Create the new save folder:
## Duplicate the target save folder.
## Rename the new folder:
##* change the name so you can recognise it in-game;
##* change the number at the end to any number that's not used by another save.
## Open the new folder for the next steps.
# Prepare the new files:
## Delete any file whose name ends with <tt>_old</tt> or <tt>.back.*</tt>.
## Rename the file that looks like <tt>Name_0123456789</tt> to match your new folder name.
# Edit the save metadata:
## Open the <tt>SaveGameInfo</tt> file in a text editor like Notepad.
## Look for <code><name></code> on the first line. Your farmer's name should be right after that. Change it to your new name.
# Edit the save file:
## Open the file that looks like <tt>Name_0123456789</tt> in a text editor like Notepad.
## Look for <code><name></code> on the first line. Your farmer's name should be right after that. Change it to your new name.
## Search for the old save ID (the number from the filename). Change it to your new number.
That's it! Launch the game and check the load menu; you'll see both saves now.
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[[Category:Gameplay]]