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posted: 17 Feb 2016 17:33

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Martion Elsworth
 
 

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By default TemPlot seems to save files to C:TEMPLOT_DEV - is there any way to set this default to somewhere in  my Documents folder which is on my D: drive?Martin Elsworth

posted: 17 Feb 2016 18:20

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Martin Wynne
 
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Martion Elsworth wrote:
By default TemPlot seems to save files to C:TEMPLOT_DEV - is there any way to set this default to somewhere in  my Documents folder which is on my D: drive?
Hi Martin,

By default Templot saves everything in the same folder as the program, normally called TEMPLOT_DEV, and doesn't use the Windows registry. This means that you can move the entire folder anywhere you like and everything will still work. For example you could have the folder on a USB memory stick which you could move from one computer to another, and have all your files and settings available on there, and have Templot working immediately where you left off, without needing to install it.

It also means you can easily back up your entire Templot activity by adding the TEMPLOT_DEV folder to your backup set. Or by uploading that folder to online cloud storage, say.

You can of course save your Templot files anywhere you wish on your computer when the file dialogs are displayed. But it is then up to you to keep track of them.

If you want to have Templot on your D: drive instead of C: , you can simply install it there (or anywhere else you wish).

However, if your Documents folder on there is owned by (i.e. was created by) Windows, or is one of Windows' infuriating virtual folders, I strongly recommend that you don't install Templot in it, or save your Templot files to it. Instead, create a folder of your own for the purpose, for example say D:\RAILWAY_STUFF\MODELS\ .

regards,

Martin.

posted: 17 Feb 2016 22:26

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Martion Elsworth
 
 

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Thanks Martin. I'll certainly move them off the C: drive; having everything in one place will be much easier over time when I forget where I put them.Martin
Martin Wynne wrote:
Martion Elsworth wrote:
By default TemPlot seems to save files to C:TEMPLOT_DEV - is there any way to set this default to somewhere in  my Documents folder which is on my D: drive?
Hi Martin,

By default Templot saves everything in the same folder as the program, normally called TEMPLOT_DEV, and doesn't use the Windows registry. This means that you can move the entire folder anywhere you like and everything will still work. For example you could have the folder on a USB memory stick which you could move from one computer to another, and have all your files and settings available on there, and have Templot working immediately where you left off, without needing to install it.

It also means you can easily back up your entire Templot activity by adding the TEMPLOT_DEV folder to your backup set. Or by uploading that folder to online cloud storage, say.

You can of course save your Templot files anywhere you wish on your computer when the file dialogs are displayed. But it is then up to you to keep track of them.

If you want to have Templot on your D: drive instead of C: , you can simply install it there (or anywhere else you wish).

However, if your Documents folder on there is owned by (i.e. was created by) Windows, or is one of Windows' infuriating virtual folders, I strongly recommend that you don't install Templot in it, or save your Templot files to it. Instead, create a folder of your own for the purpose, for example say D:\RAILWAY_STUFF\MODELS\ .

regards,

Martin.




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