FFXIV Settings Notes

Character Data Files

The “Sync?” column below refers to whether or not I sync/copy the file between characters. My main character is where I change settings, then I copy my main character’s relevant files to other toons.

File	Usage	Sync?
ACQ.DAT	Recent tell contacts.
ADDON.DAT	UI settings including HUD layouts and window sizes.	Yes
COMMON.DAT	Character settings.	Yes
CONTROL0.DAT	Keyboard/mouse settings.	Yes
CONTROL1.DAT	Gamepad settings.	Yes
GEARSET.DAT	Gear sets.
GS.DAT	(I don’t know.)
HOTBAR.DAT	Hotbar contents (but not hotbar positions).	Yes
ITEMFDR.DAT	Item search index.
ITEMODR.DAT	Inventory and retainer item sort positions.
KEYBIND.DAT	Keybinds.	Yes
LOGFLTR.DAT	Chat/log filters.	Yes
MACRO.DAT	Macros.	Yes
UISAVE.DAT	Timers such as retainer venture timers.

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