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Save files for the game are stored in <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\saves</code> on Windows and <code>~/Library/Application\ Support/LastStarship/saves</code> on Mac. They are stored in a plaintext format and end in a <code>.space</code> extension.
Save files for the game are stored in <code>%LOCALAPPDATA%\Introversion\LastStarship\saves</code> on Windows and <code>~/Library/Application\ Support/LastStarship/saves</code> on Mac. They are stored in a plaintext format and end in a <code>.space</code> extension.
== Common modifications ==
=== Add items to the Trade screen ===
If you are stuck in a system with no Trade screen or the Trade screen is missing an item you need:
# Save and close the game.
# In the directory listed above, find the <code>.space</code> file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
# Search for a line containing <code>TradePossible</code>. Set that to true.
# In the TheirStock area below, update or add the line "<code>        FTLCharge            1  </code>". Spacing is important, so make sure to match it. The number can be adjusted to the preferred amount.
# Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.
=== Refill a fuel tank ===
If your ship run out of fuel, but you have a fuel [[tank]] installed:
# Save and close the game.
# In the directory listed above, find the <code>.space</code> file corresponding to the saved game and open it in a text editor.
# Search for a line containing <code>Resource            Fuel</code>. Spacing is important.
# Ensure that the line belongs to a tank and that the tank belongs to the correct ship. Player-owned ships are listed as <code>FriendlyShip</code> type.
# Update or add the corresponding <code>Quantity</code> line to add fuel to the tank.
# Save the changes, run the game, and load the save.


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