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Backing Up and Transferring Customization Files

What Is Stored in the Customization Folders​

Design Master Photometrics creates a customization folder where all of your customization files and settings are stored, including but not limited to:

  • Master and standards databases
  • Block drawings
  • Slides

Where the Folders are Located​

To see where your customization folder is located, use the Installation Settings command.

The customization folder location is provided in the Customization Folder field. The default location for a local install is C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Roaming\Design Master Software\Photometrics Customization where <User Name> is the name you use to log in to your computer.

Backing Up the Customization Folder​

To back up your Design Master Photometrics installation, the most important files to protect are the ones in your customization folder. The files in the main Design Master Software folder are part of the standard installation package and can be recreated by reinstalling the software.

Including the Design Master Photometrics customization in your normal backup routine is recommended.

Copying the Customization Folder to a New Location​

If you made changes to your customization and need to copy those changes to a new location, install Design Master Photometrics to the new location so the customization folder exists, then copy and paste the entire folder from the original computer to the new location. When you paste the files, overwrite the ones created by the installer.

This process is typically needed for one of two reasons:

  • You are a single user and you purchased a new computer. In this case, you need to copy the files from the local folder on your original computer to the local folder on your new computer.
  • You are moving from a single-user to a multiple-user installation. In this case, you need to copy the files from your local folder to the network folder.