.SPS File Extension

Program file used by SPSS, a statistical analysis application; saved in a plain text format and contains instructions written using the SPSS syntax; generally developed with the SPSS Syntax Editor; used for manipulating datasets and automating statistical analyses.

To run an SPS file, choose File → Open → Syntax..., select your SPS file, and then choose Run → All after the file is opened. You can also step through SPS files using the Run → Step Through option, or run a selection of the file by choosing Run → Selection.

Backup settings file created by SyncBack, a backup and synchronization program; saved using .ZIP compression and contains settings such as source and destination directories and the backup schedule for the profile; used for saving backup jobs.

SPS files are saved using .ZIP compression. SyncBack is available in Pro, SE, and Freeware editions.

Map sounds file used by games developed with the Quake III engine (id Tech 3); contains plain-text speaker definitions for ambient map sounds; specifies the audio file to play, volume, range, and x, y, z origin within the map; can also specify whether the sound is looped, broadcasted, or targeted at a specific entity.

SPS speaker definitions are declared within speakerDef { ... } blocks, which contain the properties for the sound. SPS files are typically located in the /sound/maps/ directory of a .PK3 game archive.

NOTE: Since SPS files contain plain text, they can be created or modified with any text editor. They also sometimes can be created with in-game editors, such as the Speaker Editor within Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory.

File created by Sharkport, a PlayStation 2 (PS2) accessory used for for transferring saved games to the PC; contains a memory card save created by the Sharkport device; can be shared with other Sharkport users to load the same saved game.

SPS files can be converted to other save formats using mymc, a PS2 save conversion program. Target conversion types include MAX .MAX files and EMS .PSU files.

NOTE: Other versions of Sharkport save games with the .MD and .PS2 extensions.