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| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 00:27 #57178 | |
Josie
310 posts |
I put all of my .ssg files in my Dropbox, as I run SimSig on multiple computers, so I have to navigate to it every time I save or load a game. Please could we have an option to specify a new default location for save files, or perhaps just to remember the last location used? Log in to reply |
| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 01:10 #57183 | |
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maxand
1637 posts |
One solution that comes to mind is to create a simple batch file to copy or move the saved files from their default folder to the new folder. I don't use DropBox but it might work there too. E.g., create a text file with a .bat extension and name it movssg.bat. Open it with any text editor, e.g., Notepad, and type in a line such as MOVE /Y "C:\Program Files (x86)\SimSigLdr\Simulations\Westbury\*.SSG" "D:\SimSig\Mysaved" The Y switch supplies a Yes, i.e., suppresses prompting before overwriting existing files. This line is not case-sensitive though I put MOVE in upper case for clarity. Double quotes around the filepath are necessary only if the filepath contains one or more spaces. Create a shortcut to this batch file and run the shortcut once you have DropBox open. Caveat - I haven't actually tried this but it certainly works when transferring files across internal or external drives, such as a USB memory stick. Could you take a memory stick with you and use it as an alternative to DropBox? Alternatively, use a file manager with two vertical panes such as File Commander or, better, Directory Opus, set up Favorites folders, jump to them and execute a quick Move. More on the MOVE command here. (Added) I omitted to mention that the default filepath above, although accurate for me, is a non-standard location I selected. I have posted about this elsewhere. Last edited: 17/03/2014 at 07:18 by maxand Log in to reply |
| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 01:41 #57187 | |
BarryM
2158 posts |
By default, Loader ssg files are allocated to folder \Simulations\"sim"\. Exe sim to \Simsig\"sim"\
Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 05:36 #57189 | |
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Josie
310 posts |
" said:Could you take a memory stick with you and use it as an alternative to DropBox?Well I could, but not having to use a physical memory device is rather the point of cloud storage! I don't want to install alternative file managers or run batch files to move my saves around, that seems like unnecessary clutter; I'd really rather it just be a bit easier to save them in the right place first time round. Log in to reply |
| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 06:45 #57192 | |
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BarryM
2158 posts |
" said:I put all of my .ssg files in my Dropbox, as I run SimSig on multiple computers, so I have to navigate to it every time I save or load a game.To access common folders/files, you need to link your multiple computers. Beware, paid sims can only be played on one dedicated computer. Barry Barry, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Log in to reply |
| Custom save/load location 17/03/2014 at 09:43 #57195 | |
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Josie
310 posts |
" said:To access common folders/files, you need to link your multiple computers.I've already done that, effectively, that's why I use Dropbox. This question is about making it easier to use from within SimSig. " said: Beware, paid sims can only be played on one dedicated computer.This just isn't true. I already play my paid-for sims on multiple computers. I'm just asking about the load/save dialogues. Log in to reply |