Setting File Location Options

The File Locations page of the Options dialog box lets you view, set, and edit default paths and/or file names.

The system uses these locations to search for files or write files, such as drawing or temporary file locations, font files and folder(s), and customization file(s) and folder(s).

To view, add, or modify file locations:

1. Click Tools > Options (or type Options).
1. Click Tools > Options (or type Options).
1. Click Application menu > Preferences (or type Options).
2. In the Options dialog box, click File Locations .
   
   - or -
   
   Type FileLocations.
2. Expand a node to view or set a specification.
• Drawing Support:
• Alternate Font File: Sets the font to use when the current font is not available. The standard and user-defined TextStyles in drawings are based on font files.
• Drawing Files Location: Specifies the search location for drawings. The location is used when you use Open, Save, SaveAs, or other file commands.
• Drawing Template File Location: Specifies the drawing template file location.
• External References Files Location: Specifies the search location for external References. The location is used when you use the AttachDrawing command.
• Font Mapping File: Sets the file that defines font file mappings to use when a font file referenced in a TextStyle is not available.
• Library Files Location: Specifies the search location for Blocks for the InsertBlock command.
• LineStyle File: Specifies the search location for LineStyle files.
• RichLine Style File: Specifies the search location for RichLineStyle files
• Interface:
• Alias File Location: Specifies the search location for the Alias Commands file.
• Custom Icon Location: Specifies the search location for custom icon files for use with the Customize command to add icons to toolbars and menus.
• Customization File: Specifies the search location for the main customization file supplied as base for the Customize command.
• Menu Files: Specifies the search location for Menu customization files.
• System:
• Dictionary Files:
• Custom Dictionary File: Specifies the location for the custom spelling dictionary for use with the SpellCheck command.
• Main Dictionary Files: Specifies the dictionaries to use with the SpellCheck command. Select a language and click Activate to set the active language dictionary.
• Font File Search Path: Specifies the search location for font files. The standard and user-defined TextStyles in drawings are based on font files.
• Help File: Specifies the folder and name of the help file used by the Help command.
• Log File Location: Specifies the location where the log file of document history is saved.
• Support Files Search Path: Specifies the search location for add-in applications, area Hatch patterns, customization files, drawing files, fonts, and LineStyle files.
• Temporary File Location: Specifies the location for temporary drawing files that have not been saved.
3. Select a path or file and click Browse (or double-click a folder or file location) to navigate to a new item.
4. Click OK.

Access

Commands: FileLocations, or Options

Menu: Tools > Options

Menu: Tools > Options

Menu: Application menu > Preferences