TESVSFU
The Elder Scrolls V Save File Utility
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by astr0wiz


Thank you for downloading TESVSFU.  This utility automates one of the most
important missing features from Skyrim: Profile management.  This application
will create, rename, and delete PC profiles, as well as move or copy save game
files anywhere on the file system.  It also makes profile selection very
easy, which means less time putzing around with Explorer and more time with
Skyrim.

One thing I like doing is creating one save game right before my character
is created, and then using it as the launching pad for all my other profiles.
For instance, in this app I can create a new profile called "Newguy", then
copy the "Prisoner" save file from the default profile into that one.  After
that, I can click on Newguy in the list, set it as my current active profile,
and then when I next run Skyrim, I can just continue and I will be at the 
point where I can start a new adventure without going through the boring cart
ride.


Installation:
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1.  Extract the contents of the downloaded file into a temporary directory.
2.  Run TESVSFU.msi.
3.  Follow the installation instructions.


Startup:
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When the application first starts, the profile list is empty.  Just click
on Options and select Skyrim.  If you have the save files in the standard
directory, then the screen will populate.


Profile Actions:
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Clicking on the Profiles menu or right-clicking on the list brings up a
menu with the following choices:

	New - Lets you create a new empty profile.
	Delete - Lets you delete the profile and all its save files.
	Rename - Renames the profile (but not the actual character)
	Archive - Archives all the save files for the selected profile.
	Set Current Profile Active - Sets the selected profile as the Skyrim PC.
	

Save Files Actions:
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Clicking on the Save Files menu or right-clicking on the save files list
brings up a menu with the following choices:

	Delete - Deletes the selected save files.
	Rename - Opens a tool window to let you rename each selected file.
	Move To - Lets you move the selected save files to a different directory.
	Copy To - Lets you copy the selected save files to a different directory.
	
	
Options:
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There is one option here which may be necessary for proper operation:

	Change Game Data Path
	
Use this option only if you have your Skyrim save files located in a
non-standard directory.


Features:
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* The application remembers the previous size and location of the screen.
* You cannot delete the default profile, as that would delete the Saves directory.
* Archived files are saved under {user}\My Documents\My Games in ZIP format.


Miscellaneous:
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This project is still in Beta.  The Analysis selection for the save files
brings up a window that shows only a few bits of information.  This section
will be embellished in future releases.


Author:  astr0wiz @ TES Alliance


EULA:
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TESVSFU
The Elder Scrolls V Save File Utility
Copyright 2012 astr0wiz

Microsoft Public License (Ms-PL)

This license governs use of the accompanying software, TESVSFU ("the software"). If you use the software, you accept this license. If you do not accept the license, do not use the software.

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