topic Re: How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ? in Installation & update

How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ?

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:22:13 GMT

How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ?

Is it possible to export all my ArchiCAD settings (keyboard shortcuts, palettes shapes, layout)?

Since I have to migrate on newly installed OS it's actually waste of time to set all these things all over again.

I see that ArchiCAD stores some settings in: Documents and Settings\....\Application data\ Graphisoft\. If I backup this folder and I’ll overwrite newly installed one – will it be enough to restore all my settings ?

Would you like to help me ?

Re: How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ?

David Larrew — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 17:08:53 GMT

It is supposed to work like you described. The user/program setting should be stored in the .PRF files. But in our experience, we found that not to be the case (at least in AC8.0 - AC8.1r1). Maybe someone can verify if AC8.1r2 is any different.

Re: How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ?

Link — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 16:36:05 GMT

I think the difference is that AC8 stored the PRF files at:

C:\Documents and Settings\<username.\Local Settings\Application Data\Graphisoft

(You will need to have 'Show hidden files and folders' turned on in your Windows OS: Tools>Folder Options>View> to see this folder)

While AC8.1 stores them at:

C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\Graphisoft

I haven't tried copying AC8.0 prefs to AC8.1 prefs. I'd be curious to see how it works.

Cheers,
Link.

Re: How can I export all my ArchiCAD settings ?

Anonymous — Fri, 28 May 2004 01:17:53 GMT

Is there a way to change where AC 8.1 stores prf files?? Maybe regedit?
I would like to store preferences in a removable HD... Any idea?
Thank you,
Ricardo