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SGS File Editor — Brief Report

Option B: PSPP (The Free Alternative)

For users without a budget, PSPP is a free, open-source alternative developed by the GNU Project. It reads many SPSS file formats.

  • Compatibility: PSPP handles .sav (data) well, but .sgs (syntax/script) support varies. You may need to rename the file to .sps to edit the syntax.
  • How to edit: Open PSPP, paste the SGS script into the syntax editor, modify variables, and run.

Installing the SGS File Editor

  1. Download the SGS File Editor software from the official website or a trusted source.
  2. Follow the installation instructions to install the software on your computer.

Option 2: Convert → Edit → Convert Back (Advanced)

For other games:

  1. Rename .sgs to .zip or .sav (depends on the game).
  2. Extract with 7-Zip/WinRAR – sometimes it contains an XML or plaintext file.
  3. Edit the text file (use Notepad++ or VS Code).
  4. Recompress and rename back to .sgs.

⚠️ Warning: Corrupting an SGS file can break your save. Always back up the original first. sgs file editor

Basic Operations

Step 2: The Editing Workflow

  1. Back up your save. Copy savegame.sgs to savegame_backup.sgs. This is non-negotiable.
  2. Open the file in HxD. You will see two main panels:
    • Left: Hexadecimal numbers (0-9, A-F).
    • Right: ASCII text (human readable).
  3. Search for values. Let’s say you have 100 gold.
    • Convert 100 to Hex: 64.
    • In HxD, press Ctrl+F and search for 64 (Hex format).
    • Note: Games often store values in "Little Endian" format. 1000 gold (Hex 03 E8) might appear as E8 03.
  4. Modify the value. Change 64 to FF (which is 255) or E8 03 to 10 27 (10,000 gold).
  5. Save the file.

SGS File Editor Guide

Option 1: Use a Dedicated SGS Editor (Best for ETS2/ATS)

For Euro Truck Simulator 2 / American Truck Simulator, use TS SaveEditor: SGS File Editor — Brief Report Option B:

  1. Download TS SaveEditor Tool (free, web-based or desktop version).
  2. Open your .sgs file (found in Documents\Euro Truck Simulator 2\profiles\).
  3. Edit money, XP, discovered cities, truck damage, etc.
  4. Save and overwrite the file.