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About this mod
Multifunctional auto save backup tool for the souls genre and other games, with customizable keyboard/controller hotkeys with a Macro Manager, Mods Manager and more.
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EZ Auto Backup is an universal save file backup managing tool and was originally made for Elden Ring with autohotkey.
It can create backups of the save file each time the game saves or with an intervall. This is very usefull for the souls genre after you died, just return to the title screen and restore one of the last save backup. You can also just manually create backups before a boss fights or your favorite game sections to restore them any time. This will also help to prevent currupted save files which may happens, so you don't lose all your playing hours.
See it as an easy mode for the souls like genre with a lesser rage factor ;)
Visit my Discord for more info.
If you like this mod i would appreciate an endorse or you can also support me through PayPal or Patreon where you also get access to early access and beta versions.
Important:
There are a few false positive triggers, you have to allow/recover the ERAB.exe and Updater.exe!
Update:
Looks like you also have to whitelist my webserver http://asurastrike.de to be able to update.
If this still not work you have to use VPN to update EZAB.
Since i dont have a detailed step by step tutorial but you may check out my Youtube there are a few videos that show how to set it up briefly, but you can always join the discord if you need help! Please also read the tooltips.
This will be the main page for EZAB from now on, when i have time i may update the how to guide.
Check out other nexus pages for this tool
Performance increase through CPU priority
I don't know if it's a thing to set the CPU affinity (priority) in the task manager to a higher state, but EZAB has the function to auto set the priority when the game is running, since i see mods to do this and i don't have cpu issues at all, just to let you know there's that function under Menubar > Profile > Set CPU affinity for current profile (See below).
Whitelist the EZAB folder in Windows Defender to avoid false positive triggers
Addons Manager (3.5.0+)
Available Addons
-You can write your own ahk scripts as addons without the users to have AutoHotKey installed.
-I put an example script with a few important pre defined variables to use with.
-EZAB 3.5.0 will be released next week so if you plan to write some addons feel free to do so :)
Mods Manager
For Modders
-You can create a mod.ini with the following informations:
[info]
author=Name
version=x.x
info=Mod description
-Put the mod.ini with an optional .jpg or .png file in the archive to show up those informations in the Mods Manger.
-For best compatibility pack your mods with the following folder structure
For Users
-Open the "Mods Manager" under "Menubar > Profile > Mods Manager".
-Choose your "Mods source folder", where all the mods are stored.
-Choose a "Mods destination folder", where the mods should be installed (e.g. for Hogwarts Legacy the mods goes to Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods).
-The mods should be shown in the "Mods" tab.
-To install a mod you can either double click, or check the mods you want to install/uninstall and click on "Apply Changes".
-If a mod archive has subfolders, it wil be displayed as childrens in the treeview (like Test2).
-It's recommended to enter "Main mods subfolders", where you can enter every mod root folders.
-For "Hogwarts Legacy" it can be ~mods, for Dark Souls 3 it can be parts,chr and so on.
-This is to make sure the mods are installed in the correct folder. It won't matter if the mods are packed in a correct hirachy.
-You can right click for an additional menu.
-If the mod files are downloaded from NexusMods and weren't renamed, then it's possible to open the Nexus page from the menu.
-If the NexusMods page coulnd't be found, then you have to edit the "NexusMods game string for mods page" in the settings, to match the address of the Nexus page (at default Dark Souls 3 profiles will be named as darksoulsiii so it has be edited to darksouls3).
-It's highly recommended to set the "Game folder" to the root game folder if EZAB couldn't set it automatically.
-For example in "Hogwarts Legacy" EZAB may set the "Game folder" to ..\Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Binaries\Win64, because the .exe is also in there.
This needs to be changed to ..\Hogwarts Legacy
For more help join the discord.
Only backup files which contains the save file name option
-You can now set the backup method for each profile to "Only contains the backup file name" under Menubar > Profile > Only backup files which contains the save file name".
That means if you only want to backup auto saves for game, which e.g. are named like autosave_1.sav, autosave_2.sav... you can edit the save file of the game in the "Game List" to autosave.sav and activate this option. EZAB will than only backup files which has "autosave" in the file name. autosave was just an example you use this for any names.
Macro Manager
-Added a Macro Manager to add customizable key sequences to each seperate profile
-A macro will usually run as long as the sequence hasn't ended, so it will keeps running, if you're moving in game, but you will have an option to cancel the sequence if any other key pressed, like when you run in game the sequence will be canceled.
-The Macro Manager is under "Menubar > Profile > Macro Manager-After creating a macro, you have to assign it to 1 of 10 macro functions, which can be bound to a hotkey.
-The hotkey settings has a new "Macro" tab, were all macro functions can be found.
-The tooltips will show which "Macro 1-10" function has been assigned to a macro.
How to create a macro sequence with the Macro Manager
Set CPU Affinity
-Added a menu under "Menubar > Profile > Set CPU Affinity for current profile", to set the CPU affinity for each profile, which will be auto set when the game is running. EZAB needs to run in admin mode to set the affinity.
Auto backup & Restore demonstration in Stray
Features
Notes
Installation
It can create backups of the save file each time the game saves or with an intervall. This is very usefull for the souls genre after you died, just return to the title screen and restore one of the last save backup. You can also just manually create backups before a boss fights or your favorite game sections to restore them any time. This will also help to prevent currupted save files which may happens, so you don't lose all your playing hours.
See it as an easy mode for the souls like genre with a lesser rage factor ;)
Visit my Discord for more info.
If you like this mod i would appreciate an endorse or you can also support me through PayPal or Patreon where you also get access to early access and beta versions.
Important:
There are a few false positive triggers, you have to allow/recover the ERAB.exe and Updater.exe!
Update:
Looks like you also have to whitelist my webserver http://asurastrike.de to be able to update.
If this still not work you have to use VPN to update EZAB.
Since i dont have a detailed step by step tutorial but you may check out my Youtube there are a few videos that show how to set it up briefly, but you can always join the discord if you need help! Please also read the tooltips.
This will be the main page for EZAB from now on, when i have time i may update the how to guide.
Check out other nexus pages for this tool
Performance increase through CPU priority
I don't know if it's a thing to set the CPU affinity (priority) in the task manager to a higher state, but EZAB has the function to auto set the priority when the game is running, since i see mods to do this and i don't have cpu issues at all, just to let you know there's that function under Menubar > Profile > Set CPU affinity for current profile (See below).
Whitelist the EZAB folder in Windows Defender to avoid false positive triggers
- Open the Windows security settings
- Go Virus and threat protection
- At the bottom click Exclusions and add the ERAB folder, so that should prevent the annoying false positive quarantines.
Addons Manager (3.5.0+)
Available Addons
- Black Myth: Wukong Custom Controls
- Dark Souls 3 Separate Dodge and Roll
- Granblue Fantasy Relink save file converter
- No Rest For The Wicked Extended Controls (Custom Keybinds)
- Pacific Drive Skip Intro
-You can write your own ahk scripts as addons without the users to have AutoHotKey installed.
-I put an example script with a few important pre defined variables to use with.
-EZAB 3.5.0 will be released next week so if you plan to write some addons feel free to do so :)
Mods Manager
For Modders
-You can create a mod.ini with the following informations:
[info]
author=Name
version=x.x
info=Mod description
-Put the mod.ini with an optional .jpg or .png file in the archive to show up those informations in the Mods Manger.
-For best compatibility pack your mods with the following folder structure
- Mods goes to GameDir\Folder1\Paks\~Mods
In the archive:
Folder1
Paks
~Mods
ModFile 1
ModFile 2
or
~Mods
ModFile1
ModFile2 - Mods goes to GameDir\mods\Folder1\ModFile1 and GameDir\mods\Folder2\ModFile1, ModFile2
in the archive:
mods
Folder1
ModFile1
Folder2
ModFile1
ModFile2
or
Folder1
ModFile1
Folder2
ModFile1
ModFile2
The ~Mods folder under 1. and Folder1, Folder2 under 2. can be entered in the "Main mods subfolders" to make sure to move to the right folder.
For Users
-Open the "Mods Manager" under "Menubar > Profile > Mods Manager".
-Choose your "Mods source folder", where all the mods are stored.
-Choose a "Mods destination folder", where the mods should be installed (e.g. for Hogwarts Legacy the mods goes to Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods).
-The mods should be shown in the "Mods" tab.
-To install a mod you can either double click, or check the mods you want to install/uninstall and click on "Apply Changes".
-If a mod archive has subfolders, it wil be displayed as childrens in the treeview (like Test2).
-It's recommended to enter "Main mods subfolders", where you can enter every mod root folders.
-For "Hogwarts Legacy" it can be ~mods, for Dark Souls 3 it can be parts,chr and so on.
-This is to make sure the mods are installed in the correct folder. It won't matter if the mods are packed in a correct hirachy.
-You can right click for an additional menu.
-If the mod files are downloaded from NexusMods and weren't renamed, then it's possible to open the Nexus page from the menu.
-If the NexusMods page coulnd't be found, then you have to edit the "NexusMods game string for mods page" in the settings, to match the address of the Nexus page (at default Dark Souls 3 profiles will be named as darksoulsiii so it has be edited to darksouls3).
-It's highly recommended to set the "Game folder" to the root game folder if EZAB couldn't set it automatically.
-For example in "Hogwarts Legacy" EZAB may set the "Game folder" to ..\Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Binaries\Win64, because the .exe is also in there.
This needs to be changed to ..\Hogwarts Legacy
For more help join the discord.
Only backup files which contains the save file name option
-You can now set the backup method for each profile to "Only contains the backup file name" under Menubar > Profile > Only backup files which contains the save file name".
That means if you only want to backup auto saves for game, which e.g. are named like autosave_1.sav, autosave_2.sav... you can edit the save file of the game in the "Game List" to autosave.sav and activate this option. EZAB will than only backup files which has "autosave" in the file name. autosave was just an example you use this for any names.
Macro Manager
-Added a Macro Manager to add customizable key sequences to each seperate profile
-A macro will usually run as long as the sequence hasn't ended, so it will keeps running, if you're moving in game, but you will have an option to cancel the sequence if any other key pressed, like when you run in game the sequence will be canceled.
-The Macro Manager is under "Menubar > Profile > Macro Manager-After creating a macro, you have to assign it to 1 of 10 macro functions, which can be bound to a hotkey.
-The hotkey settings has a new "Macro" tab, were all macro functions can be found.
-The tooltips will show which "Macro 1-10" function has been assigned to a macro.
How to create a macro sequence with the Macro Manager
Set CPU Affinity
-Added a menu under "Menubar > Profile > Set CPU Affinity for current profile", to set the CPU affinity for each profile, which will be auto set when the game is running. EZAB needs to run in admin mode to set the affinity.
Auto backup & Restore demonstration in Stray
Features
- Choose between 2 auto backup methods:
- Intervall, set the minutes in which auto backups occurs.
- Instant, backups will instantly be created each time the game auto saves.
- Seamless Co-Op mod support (Elden Ring)
- Manuall backup your save game folder
- Support for any game, the reworked game detection is now dynamic and allows you to add your own games to the game profile.
- Backup your profile with it's backup files.
- Quick and easy setup
- Set a number of max auto backups. Onces max count reached the oldest auto backup will be deleted.
- .zip compression with 7z by default for backup files.
- Quick Selection feature, allows you to select through your backups in game, with either an overlay which includes a screenshot or by Text To Speech. ERAB will automatically choose the method, depending on the selected game screen mode (windowed or fullscreen)
- EZAB Status overlay.
- Customizable keyboard and controller hotkeys which allows you the following functions:
- Start/Stop Auto Backup
- Quick backup
- Restore Quick Backup
- Manual Backup
- Quick Restore last backup
- Quick Restore 2nd last backup
- Select through your backups with either an Overlay or TTS, with Quick Selection
- Restore the selected backup from Quick Selection
- Quick Launch feature for up to 4 applications to quick launch from ERAB.
- Set CPU affinity for each profile, which can be auto set when the game is launched.
- Many customizable options and UI theming.
- User friendly UI with a compact mode.
- Auto Profile backup
- Macro support
- Mods Manager
- Auto check and install the newest Reshade version
- Updater, always stay up to date.
- and more to come..
Notes
- Before restoring a backup, depending on the game you have to either return to the title screen or exit the game first!
- Quick backup will always overwrite the "Quickbackup" file in the backup folder, to create seperate backups use a custom hotkey for manual backup instead.
- Auto backups will be created after the max amount is reached, then the oldest will be replaced. If you want to create permanent backups then either rename the auto backup file in the list, or use the "Manual backup" function (F3 by default). They are named after the current used profile.
- You can use your own notification sounds by replacing the existing ones in the ERAB folder.
- Screenshots may be inaccurate, but it should help to manage your the backup files.
- When you see a status overlay in the middle of the screen then press ctrl+alt+m for repositioning. To disable it go to "Settings > EZAB Settings > Misc > Use EZAB status overlay"
- Which backup method to choose?
- For games which saves often you can just use the auto backup either with ot without the "Instant" option with an interval timer.
- Otherwise the "instant" with an interval of 0 is highly recommended. That means a backup will isntantly created with each in game auto saves.
Installation
- Unpack EZAB
- Start ERAB.exe, when launched for the first time, EZAB will ask you to create a new profile.
- Select a game from the list which you want to use for auto backup.
-Or go to the "Online list" and add a game to the local list. - Click "Create Profile" and choose the required save file and backup folders.
- Enter a name for your profile to finish the profile creation process.
- Go to File > Preferences (Alt+S) if you want to change the auto backup method or change some options. The "Instant" option will always create a backup, when the save file is modified by the game (auto saved), if you set the timer to 0. It's recommened for all games, which doesn't auto save often. For the souls genre it doesn't matter, but i always prefere "Instant" enabled, because the save files backups won't be dublicated, if the game didn't auto save yet.
- Start Auto Backup if you want to use the auto backup function or just start the game of your profile, to use manual backup functions through hotkeys and other functions.