SDB - String Storage/Database¶
Applies to: GT4, GT5, GTPSP · Extension: .sdb · Endian: Platform Dependent
SDB, String databases are used to link row data and columns to localized strings. Multiple string databases may exist within the games for multiple locales (which is determined at boot).
Strings are directly indexed from the Database Table by index.
Note
GT6 and above have moved away from this format, using SQLite instead.
Header¶
Size: 0x10
| Field | Offset | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
GTST |
0x00 |
Int |
Magic, (Enforced, cannot be different) |
| String Count | 0x04 |
Int |
Strings in the database |
| Unknown | 0x08 |
Int |
1 in GT5, maybe endianess |
| Empty | 0x0C |
Int |
N/A |
| Keys | 0x10 |
String[] |
Keys start here. |
String¶
| Field | Offset | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| String Name Offset | 0x00 |
Int |
Pointer to this key's name. Points to a string 2-byte prefixed for its length. |
Tip
The strings are aligned to the nearest 0x02.