Shell script to optimize MangaStudio 5 files.

optimize_lip.sh

# The MangaStudio 5 (ms5) file format is actually just sqlite3 database.
#
# When you save and re-save them, they tend to accumulate a bit of cruft.
# This script will loop through the specified .lip files and run the 'vacuum;'
# command on each one, removing the cruft!
#
# WARNING: Use at your own risk! I've not had any problems, but it has not
#          been tested exhaustively.
#
# Installation:
# 
# Add the following function to your .bash_profile, or save it as a separate 
# file and 'source' it.
#
# Usage:
#  $ optimize_lip *.lip
#
function optimize_lip {
  echo "Optimizing MangaStudio 5 files..."
  for var in "$@"
  do
    echo " ${var}:"
    size=$(du -k "${var}" | sed 's/\([0-9]*\)\(.*\)/\1/')
    echo "   before: ${size} kB"
    sqlite3 "$var" "vacuum;"
    size=$(du -k "${var}" | sed 's/\([0-9]*\)\(.*\)/\1/')
    echo "    after: ${size} kB"
  done
  echo "Done."
}

Near as I can tell, this is the same thing that saving as "Manga Studio (Optimized)" does.

You, sir, are my hero. With the Manga studio EX 5 out, there's no way to save each lip from a story file in "optimized mode". So your script comes in handy. You just saved my life (and 2 gb in hd). I LOVE YOU.

Glad to hear it. 2gb is quite a savings! :)