Character data folder
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*[Last updated FFXIV 6.58]
This folder, called FFXIV_CHRxxxx where xxxx is a unique ID for the character, contains all of the client side data related to one or another of the characters played.
Following is a list of the data files found in this folder.
Note: most of the information in here is taken from without doublechekcing for now.
TODO: figure out the format for each file.
ACQ.DAT: The list of recent /tell contacts. Binary format
ADDON.DAT: This stores your UI settings such as HUD layouts and window sizes. Binary format
COMMON.DAT: This stores your Character Settings. Plain text format.
CONTROL0.DAT: This stores Keyboard/Mouse Settings. Plain text format.
CONTROL1.DAT: This stores Gamepay Settings. Plain text format.
GEARSET.DAT: This contains your Gear sets. Binary format.
GS.DAT: Unknown. Binary format.
HOTBAR.DAT: This contains the contents of your Hotbars, but not their positions or such. Binary format.
ITEMFDR.DAT: Item search index, used when searching for similar items. Binary format.
ITEMODR.DAT: This contains Inventory and Retainer item sort positions. Binary format.
KEYBIND.DAT: This contains your Keybinds. Binary format.
LOGFLTR.DAT: This contains your Chat log filters. Binary format.
MACRO.DAT: This is your Macros. Binary format.
UISAVE.DAT: This contains timers such as the retainer venture timer, possibly other stuff. Binary format.
: The game writes your chat history to disk each time its internal buffer overflows, which potentially allows you to retrieve chat history in longer play sessions.