## Specifying External Directories to Search

Search Path dialog box

The Edit | Preferences | Set Search Path menu option displays the Search Path dialog box. This dialog box allows you to specify the directories that PC-DMIS uses when:

- Exporting CAD or Program files

- Importing CAD or Program files

- Loading Part Program Files (.prg)

- Loading Probe Files (.prb)

- Recalling alignments (.aln)

- Calling Subroutines

To specify a default directory to use:

1. Access the Search Path dialog box.

2. Select an item from the Search For list.

3. Type the directory pathway in the box (or use the Browse button to select a directory).

4. Click the Apply button.

5. As needed repeat these steps to set additional default directories for other items.

6. Click the OK button. The changes will be made and the dialog box will close.

Note: If you selected Probe Directory, Recall Directory, or Subroutine Directory from the Search For list, additional check boxes become available for selection. These are described below.

The Search Path dialog box contains the following options:

More:

Search For

Search Current Directory

Search Current Directory First

Search Specified Directory

Browse Button