ASV
ASV (ARK Savegame Visualizer)
This tool provides its own user interface for visualizing ARK save files and is based on existing open-source work for analyzing save files.
The foundation was originally ark-tools (Java) in combination with the ark-savegame-toolkit, which outputs save data as JSON. This led to the idea of presenting the information clearly in a master/detail view.
Later, the concept was further developed in other programming languages, such as through the ARKSavegameToolkit project (GitHub: Flachdachs). Similar projects like Larkator (GitHub: coldino) pursue comparable approaches.
The tool is intended as a complement to these existing solutions and makes their results accessible through its own, user-friendly interface.
Status Development and Alternative
For about 5 months, since the Unreal 5.5 update and the changed save file format, the developer has unfortunately been unable to update the Windows application due to health issues. It is currently uncertain whether a new version will be available in the near future. As a recommendation, the following alternative ASI - ASA Save Inspector is currently advisable!
Links
- Information: https://survivetheark.com/index…
- Source Code: https://github.com/miragedmuk/A…
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Install .Net 6.0
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dotnet/backports
sudo apt-get install -y dotnet-runtime-6.0
Install ASV
Download ZIP file: https://github.com/miragedmuk/ASV/releases/tag/5.1.0.12
Extract/Use only the folder with ".net6.0"
Invocation
Syntax:
dotnet ASVExport.dll <command> <input-arkmap> <output.json>
Example for all tamed creatures on The Island
dotnet /home/ark/share/ASV/ASVExport.dll tamed /home/ark/var/asv-map/TheIsland.ark /home/ark/var/asv-json/theisland_tamed.json
Commands/Parameters are:
- all (<output> should be directory not file.)
- map
- structures
- logs
- tribes
- players
- wild
- tamed
