## Modifying Registry Entries: Introduction

PC-DMIS stores all user definable settings inside the Windows registry. In versions prior to version 3.5, PC-DMIS stored these settings inside an ini file called Pcdlrn.ini. The entries in the registry are read each time PC-DMIS is started.

Warning: Incorrectly editing your system registry may damage your computer system. For this reason we supply the PC-DMIS Settings Editor. We suggest you use this application to change your settings in PC-DMIS. However if you decide to edit the registry directly, be sure to back up important data on the computer before making your changes to the registry.

For nearly all user definable settings, you don't need to edit the registry settings but should make changes inside the PC-DMIS application itself.

Important: All known registry values are discussed as part of this document. Updates are regularly made to this document to reflect new strings that have been added to the registry for PC-DMIS.

In order to change the registry entries you must have the proper permissions. See "A Note on Permissions".

Running the PC-DMIS Settings Editor in Vista:

If you have a problem getting the settings editor to run using Windows Vista, be aware that when PC-DMIS writes the registry entries for the first time, you may need to run PC-DMIS as an administrator. You can do this by right-clicking on the PC-DMIS shortcut icon and choosing Run as Administrator.

Thereafter, if you continue to receive a message saying you must run a particular version when you launch the Settings Editor, even though you've already done so, right-click on the pcdlrn.exe and choose Properties. In the Properties dialog box, ensure that the Run as Administrator check box is cleared.

Help Last Updated: August 30, 2012

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PC-DMIS Sections in the Registry

A Note on Permissions

Using the PC-DMIS Settings Editor

Machine Interface Settings