Save files

[Ca3m0n 0_0]

I am making a game, I need to know how the easiest way to save multiple variables. Such as coins that was earned, other recourses and position in the game like progress. I know how to do all that but how can I save all the variables in a private folder?

[Robbie Kendall]

I'm not sure how it's done myself but The cookie clicker game saved money and upgrades/resources so if you download it you may be able to see how it was done.

[Steve Garman]

There are a couple of ways.

var coins = 20;
//either
var fldr = app.GetPrivateFolder( "data" );
app.WriteFile( fldr + "/coins", coins );

//or else
app.SaveNumber( "coins", coins );

[Symbroson Development]

I think the second way is beter because it is more secure

[Steve Garman]

Both methods are equally secure.

They both write to the app's private space.

The first way is more flexible as it actually writes a file, instead of a value in a database.
It is especially useful if you want to save something that is not text, a number or a boolean value.