🏠 Sims 4 Save Manager

A simple save file backup & restore tool for The Sims 4, designed for quick backups, restore points, and save file organization. 🚀 Never lose a save again!

📜 Features

✅ One-click backup of your Sims 4 save files
✅ Add notes to each backup for easy reference
✅ Restore any backup with a preview of all saved versions
✅ Old saves are safely moved instead of deleted
✅ Modern UI with CustomTkinter for a polished look
✅ Automatically remembers selected folders

📁 File Structure

Sims4SaveManager/
│── Backups/                 # Stores all backups (each in its own timestamped folder)
│── sims_save_manager_v2.py  # The main script
│── config.json              # Stores selected folders for quick access
│── SimsSaveIcon.ico         # App icon
│── README.md                # This file

🛠️ Requirements ✅ Python 3.8+ ✅ Install dependencies:

pip install customtkinter

📂 Version History This repository includes both the latest and original versions of the tool:

🔹 V2 (Current Version - Recommended) 📍 Location: Root of this repository (sims_save_manager_v2.py)

Full-featured and user-friendly.
Recommended for players who want more control over their backups.

🔹 V1 (Legacy Version - Basic) 📍 Location: /Sims4SaveManager-V1/ (Inside this repository)

The original, lightweight version.
Only provides basic save backup and restore without notes or UI improvements.
Available for those who prefer a minimalist approach.

🛠 Installation & Usage

💻 How to Use

Download & Run
    Clone this repository or download the .py file.
    Run the script using Python:

    python sims_save_manager_v2.py

    (Coming Soon: .exe standalone version!)

Select Your Save & Backup Folder
    Choose your Sims 4 save folder (Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/saves).
    Choose where backups should be stored.

Backup Your Saves
    Click "Backup Saves" to create a save backup.
    Optionally, add a note (e.g., "Before my Sim got married").

Restore a Save
    Click "Restore Saves" to view all backups.
    Select one and restore it.
    The current save files will be moved to a "Restored Backup" folder just in case.

📤 Backing Up Saves ✅ Select your Sims 4 save folder & backup location. ✅ Click “Backup Saves” to create a timestamped folder. ✅ Add an optional note to describe the backup.

📥 Restoring Saves ✅ Click “Restore Saves” to see a list of backups. ✅ Backup notes are displayed for quick reference. ✅ Selecting a backup will move current saves before restoring.

🛠 Future Plans ✅ Convert V2 into a .exe for easier launching. ✅ Improve UI for an even smoother experience. ✅ Multi-save support for managing different game states. ✅ Add support for other games with local save files ✅ UI improvements & dark mode toggle ✅ Auto-scheduled backups

📜 License MIT License - Use, modify, and share freely!

🤝 Contributions Want to help improve the Sims 4 Save Manager?

Feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue!

🌟 Enjoy hassle-free save management & never lose your Sims again! 🎮