Isabella Flores
Paint Tool SAI is a software application for Microsoft Windows that focuses on painting and drawing. The software does not have an autosave feature, which can lead to the loss of unsaved work in the event of an unexpected shutdown. However, users have created scripts and workarounds to enable autosave functionality. These scripts can be found on sites like GitHub, Tumblr, and DeviantArt, and typically involve creating a batch file that runs the autosave script alongside the SAI application. The scripts are designed to send a Ctrl+S command at regular intervals while SAI is the active window, mimicking the manual save function. While these scripts improve data security, they are not perfect, and users should still be mindful of potential data loss.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Autosave frequency | Every 1, 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes |
| How to access autosaves | Open SAI folder, open "errlog.txt" document, and scroll to the bottom |
| How to run autosave script | Download autosave.exe file, open Notepad, write specific commands on new lines, save as a batch file with .bat extension, and double-click to run |
| Taskbar presence | No icon or taskbar presence, but appears in task manager |
| Save behaviour | Only saves when SAI is in focus; Save As" window appears if not saved manually |
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What You'll Learn
Download autosave.exe
To access autosaved work in Paint Tool Sai, you must first download the autosave.exe file. This file will allow you to run the autoscript.exe automatically when you launch the Paint Tool Sai program.
To download the autosave.exe file, you can follow these steps:
- Open Notepad.
- Write the following, with each command on a new line (with no space between @ and echo): @echo off, start "SAI" "(Destination Path to where you've saved SAI.exe)", %1, start "Autosave" "(Destination Path to where you've saved autosave.exe)".
- Save the file with a .bat extension. For example, you could name it RunSaiAutosave.bat.
- Double-click on the batch file to open Paint Tool Sai and the autosave.exe.
- Create a new document, save it, and the script should now autosave that document for you.
It's important to note that this process only works for Windows PCs. Additionally, the autosave script will only work when Paint Tool Sai is the focused program on your screen. If you haven't saved your work and switch to another program, the 'Save As' window will pop up.
You can also choose the frequency of autosaves, with options including 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes. This can be helpful if you find the one-minute autosave interval too disruptive to your workflow.
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Create a batch file
To access your Paint Tool SAI autosaves, you can create a batch file. This will allow you to run the autosave script automatically when you launch SAI. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to create a batch file for Paint Tool SAI autosaves:
- Open Notepad: Start by opening the Notepad application on your Windows PC.
- Write the commands: In Notepad, write the following commands, each on a new line:
> @echo off
> start "SAI" "(Destination Path to where you have saved SAI.exe)" %1
> start "Autosave" "(Destination Path to where you have saved autosave.exe)"
>
Remember to replace the paths with the actual file paths to your SAI.exe and autosave.exe files. For example:
> @echo off
> start "SAI" "C:\Program Files\Paint Tool SAI\App\sai.exe" %1
> start "Autosave" "C:\Program Files\autosave.exe"
- Save the file: Once you have entered the commands, save the Notepad file with a .bat extension. For example, you can name it "RunSaiandautosave.bat". The .bat extension is crucial to creating the batch file. Save the file to your Desktop or any other preferred location.
- Run the batch file: Locate the batch file you just created and double-click on it. This should open Paint Tool SAI and initiate the autosave script.
- Create a new document: Before you start working, create a new document in Paint Tool SAI and save it. Now, the autosave script should automatically save your progress at regular intervals.
By following these steps, you can create a batch file to access your Paint Tool SAI autosaves conveniently. Remember that the autosave script only works when SAI is the focused application on your screen. Additionally, you can customize the autosave interval by creating new scripts with altered times, such as 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes.
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Run the batch file
To run the batch file, follow these steps:
- Open Notepad.
- Write the following, with each command on a new line:
> @echo off
> start "SAI" "(Destination Path to where you have saved SAI.exe)" %1
> start "Autosave" "(Destination Path to where you have saved autosave.exe)"
For example:
> @echo off
> start "SAI" "C:\Program Files\Paint Tool SAI\App\sai.exe" %1
> start "Autosave" "C:\Program Files\autosave.exe"
- Save the file with a name that ends with '.bat'—for example, 'RunSaiandautosave.bat'.
- Double-click the batch file to run it like any other application. This should open Paint Tool SAI and the autosave.exe.
- Create a new document and save it. The script should now autosave that document for you.
Note that this method only works for a Windows PC. If you have saved the SAI.exe and autosave.exe files in your Program Files on the C: Drive, you will need to write the batch file slightly differently to access the .exe files.
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Open Paint Tool SAI
To open Paint Tool SAI with autosave, you can create a batch file that will launch the program with the autosave function. This can be done by following these general steps:
- Download the autosave.exe file from a source such as GitHub or DeviantArt.
- Create a batch file with a .bat extension and place it on your desktop or a location of your choice.
- Open the batch file in a text editor and add the following lines of code:
@ echo off
Start "SAI" "Path\to\sai.exe"
Start "Autosave" "Path\to\autosave.exe"
Replace "Path\to\sai.exe" and "Path\to\autosave.exe" with the actual file paths to your SAI and autosave executable files.
- Save the batch file.
- Double-click on the batch file to run it. This should open Paint Tool SAI with the autosave function enabled.
It is important to note that some autosave scripts are designed to work only when Paint Tool SAI is the active window. If you switch to another program, the autosave may pause until you switch back to SAI. Additionally, some scripts may require you to enter a filename and save the document before they start working.
If you are specifically looking for a way to access previous autosaves or recover unsaved files, you can try checking the errlog.txt file in your SAI folder. According to a user on Tumblr, unsaved work might be found in this error log file, but it is not guaranteed.
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Find autosaves in the task manager
The Paint Tool SAI autosave script does not have a taskbar presence, so you will not see anything at first glance. However, it can be found in the task manager. The first time it autosaves, you will need to enter a filename. You can enter any filename, even gibberish, as it can be deleted later. After entering the filename, click save, and the tool will continue to save as you draw.
The autosave script is designed to save only when SAI is the program in focus on your screen. It will not save when SAI is running in the background. The script sends the ctrl+s command every minute while SAI is in focus. It will close about a minute after you close SAI, so if you reopen SAI, you will need to run the autosaver again.
To set up the autosave script, you can follow these general steps:
- Open Notepad
- Write the following commands, each on a new line:
> @ echo off
> start "SAI" "( Destination Path to where you have saved SAI.exe )" %1
> start "Autosave" "( Destination Path to where you have saved autosave.exe) ",
- Save the file with a .bat extension
- Double-click the batch file to open Paint Tool SAI and the autosave script
- Create a new document, save it, and the script should now autosave that document
It is important to note that the batch file may require slight modifications if you have saved the SAI.exe and autosave.exe files in specific locations, such as the Program Files folder on the C: Drive.
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Frequently asked questions
To access your Paint Tool SAI autosaves, you can open the task manager and look for the autosave script, which will be running in the background. You can also access your files by opening your SAI folder and opening the document titled errlog.txt. Scroll to the bottom to find the latest crash report and potentially your autosaved files.
To set up autosave for Paint Tool SAI, you can download an autosave script from various online sources, such as GitHub, Tumblr or DeviantArt. Once downloaded, you can run the autoscript.exe file automatically when you launch SAI.
You can customise the autosave settings by creating a batch file that specifies the save interval and location. You can also choose to run the autosave script whenever SAI runs or replace the SAI shortcut with a batch file that runs both SAI and the autosave script.
To recover an unsaved file in Paint Tool SAI, you can try checking the errlog.txt file in your SAI folder. This file contains crash reports and may include information about your unsaved work. Additionally, you can enable autosave scripts to ensure your work is regularly saved and prevent future data loss.
