How do I save and load variables using File System?

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- cmr333
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I've managed to get my save and load system to work with state save JSON but I prefer to save variables instead of state save in case of issues in the future when I update the game. Also I'd like to separate my settings saves and game saves.

I'm new to using the file system, thanks for your help in advance.
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- dop2000
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The easiest way is to put all variables into a dictionary. Then write Dictionary.AsJSON to a text file.

To load: read the text file and use 'Dictionary Load from FileSystem.FileText'. Then extract all variable values from the dictionary.
- cmr333
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The easiest way is to put all variables into a dictionary. Then write Dictionary.AsJSON to a text file.

To load: read the text file and use 'Dictionary Load from FileSystem.FileText'. Then extract all variable values from the dictionary.

Thanks! I managed to figure out the rest on where I was going wrong as I've never used Dictionary before and I'm new to File System