Beginning with AutoCAD 2004, the default location for some of
your support files has changed. For information about the default
location of these files, see
Locate Customized Files.
Support files
include the following:
Configuration file (acad2008.cfg)
Customization file (acad.cui)
Custom icon files
Help and miscellaneous files
Font mapping file (acad.fmp)
Alternate font file (simplex.shx)
Support path files (acad.dcl, acad.lin,
acad.mnl, acad.pat, acad.pgp, acad.psf, acad.unt, acadiso.lin,
acadiso.pat, ase.dcl, base.dcl, dbcon.cui, doshelp.dcl, and
gdt.shx)
NoteIn some
operating systems, the folders that are located under your profile
are hidden by default. To display these files, you may need to
change your display settings. On the Start menu, click Control
Panel Folder Options. In the Folder
Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and
Folders.
To find the
default location of the configuration file
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Configuration File.
Under Configuration File, click the path name to view the
location of your configuration file.
To find the
default location of the customization files
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Customization Files.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Main Customization
File.
Under Main Customization File, click the path name to view the
location of your main customization file.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Enterprise Customization
File.
Under Enterprise Customization File, click the path name to
view the location of your enterprise customization files.
NoteBy default,
the path to an enterprise customization file is empty until you
define the file. For more information about defining a
customization file, see “Customize the User Interface” in the
Customization Guide.
To find the
default location of the custom icon files
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Customization Files.
Under Custom Icon Location, click the path name to view the
location for the custom button image files used with your
customization files.
To find the
default location of the Help and miscellaneous files
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names to expand the
list.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the file you want to
locate, and then click the path name to view the location of the
files.
To find the
default location of the font mapping file
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Font Mapping File.
Under Font Mapping File, click the path name to view the
location of your font mapping file.
To find the
default location of the alternate font file
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Alternate Font
File.
Under Alternate Font File, click the path name to view the
location of your alternate font file.
To find the
default location of the support path files
Click Start menu (Windows) All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk AutoCAD 2008 AutoCAD
2008.
Click Tools menu Options.
In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+)
to the left of Support File Search Path.
Under Support File Search Path, click a path name to view the
location of your support files.