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Dolphin can store data to a virtual SD card named '''sd.raw'''. It is stored under ''"%userprofile%\Documents\Dolphin Emulator\Wii"'' for Windows. By default, it will be created with the size of 128MB.
Dolphin can store data to a virtual SD card named '''sd.raw'''. By default, it will be created with the size of 128MB.


The virtual SD card is very important for homebrew apps on Dolphin. Project M and [[Mario Kart Wii]] custom tracks are the best example of this, as some homebrew apps can only work using files stored on the SD card of the real hardware for which they were designed.
The virtual SD card is very important for homebrew apps on Dolphin. Project M and [[Mario Kart Wii]] custom tracks are the best example of this, as some homebrew apps can only work using files stored on the SD card of the real hardware for which they were designed.
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*Drag and drop '''mksdcard''' file into the command window for the full directory pointing to mkscard.
*Drag and drop '''mksdcard''' file into the command window for the full directory pointing to mkscard.
*Type <kbd>2048M</kbd> for 2GB, or if desired, instead it with different size like <kbd>512M</kbd> (512MB), <kbd>1024M</kbd> (1GB), etc.
*Type <kbd>2048M</kbd> for 2GB, or if desired, instead it with different size like <kbd>512M</kbd> (512MB), <kbd>1024M</kbd> (1GB), etc.
*To replace the virtual SD Card, simply drag and drop an existing '''sd.raw''' file into the command window. (The virtual SD card on OS X will most likely located in <var>~/Library/Application\ Support/Dolphin/Wii/sd.raw</var>)<br />Or elsewhere to create new.
*To replace the virtual SD Card, simply drag and drop an existing '''sd.raw''' file into the command window.
The virtual SD card are most likely located in:
:'''Linux''': ???
:'''OS X''': ~/Library/Application\ Support/Dolphin/Wii/sd.raw
:'''Windows''': %userprofile%\Documents\Dolphin Emulator\Wii\sd.raw
Or elsewhere to create new.


== Editing a Virtual SD Card ==
== Editing a Virtual SD Card ==
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