When I was trying to create new category splits on Livesplit, The data from the other category mysteriously disappeared. I tried reopening the data through the Livesplit menu (the one where you edit the splits, layout, etc) but an error occurred meaning I could not open the splits (although the layout had no issues with opening). If I don't find a way to reopen the splits file, I will lose my PB, as I don't yet have a run on the leaderboards. If anyone has an explanation for how this could have happened, a solution to find the lost files or advice for how to create new category splits without losing other splits data, I would really appreciate it if you replies on this forum.
Thank you for your attention to this forum.
No, I do not have a video. All runs I have done were not recorded, though I was planning to record a speedrun on the day. Thank you for taking your time to help.
Next time you do a run record it and put the data from the splits in a spreadsheet (it doesn't matter excel or google), that way if your data get's corrupted again, you can use the spreadsheet
Unless the old data was completely overwritten, you might be able to inspect the contents of the file with a text editor because Livesplit Split files (*.lss) are just XML. From there you find in <Segments> the <Segment> tag for your last split, which would have your PB time under <SplitTime name="Personal Best">. Although, if the file was completely overwritten your old PB time wouldn't be there. In that case, I don't think there's a way to it back unfortunately.
To prevent the same thing happening in the future, when you want to make new splits for a different category/game, first right click Livesplit and save splits (or 'save splits as' if you want a backup), then right click again and select 'Close splits'. From there you can use the splits editor and save the new splits as a different .lss file.
SpiderDestroyer, your idea to use a spreadsheet as a backup source of data seems like an excellent idea. GoodGoomba, although my attempt to search the lss file for the split data failed, I thank you for the advice for how to make new category data without ruining other category data. When I was saving the old category data, I must have forgotten to close the splits. Overall, thank you to everyone who replied on this forum.
