A tiny Factorio mod to create timestamped saves with a custom prefix at a configurable interval (by default, hourly).
I created the mod because I wanted to retain a series of saves created at regular intervals, allowing me to see how my factory evolves over time using tools like this.
- Saves are timestamped with the gameplay time using 5+2-digit hour+minute
0-padded timestamps (e.g.
00012h05m), which ensures that the lexicographic order of the save names is equivalent to their chronological order (read: sorting the saves by name also sorts them by playtime) - Saves are named with a custom prefix that can be specified per-game, and the mod will remind you if it is unset at the start of a new map
- Timestamped saves can be manually triggered via a shortcut bar button or a keybind, with a user-supplied suffix added to their name (note: can only be done by admins in multiplayer, as the saves are made on the server-side)
- Save interval is configurable, and can be changed on-the-fly in a running game
If you want to directly comment on the code, or make a pull request, do so through GitHub. Otherwise, please use the mod discussion board on the Factorio mod portal.