## Understanding File Locations

The default file locations (path locations) for various user-specific settings and other files have changed in PC-DMIS 2010 MR2 and later in order to comply with newer operating system standards. Previously, much of this information was stored inside of the install directory of PC-DMIS.

The following shows where these files are now stored based on each file's role:

### System Files [Hidden]

- Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\WAI\PC-DMIS\<version>

Where <version> is the PC-DMIS version.

### Shared Data Files [Hidden]

Types of Files: Calibration Files, Setup Files, and so forth.

- Vista/7/8: C:\ProgramData\WAI\PC-DMIS\<version>

Where <version> is the PC-DMIS version.

### Shared Program Files

Types of Files: Part Programs, CAD, Probe Files, and so forth.

- Vista/7/8: C:\Users\Public\Documents\WAI\PC-DMIS\<version>

Where <version> is the PC-DMIS version.

### User Data Files [Hidden]

Types of Files: Toolbar and Menu Layout Files; Lighting and Materials; Settings, and so forth.

- Vista/7/8: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\WAI\PC-DMIS\<version>

Where <username> is your window's login user name and <version> is the PC-DMIS version.

Also see "Understanding the .DAT Files" in PC-DMIS help for more specific information on data files.

### User Program Files

- Vista/7/8: C:\Users\<username>\Documents

Where <username> is your window's login user name.

NOTE: In addition, functionality was added into the PC-DMIS Settings Editor that allows you to backup, restore, or clear user-specific files and settings. Rather than manually deleting or restoring individual files on your own, we recommend that you use the tools provided in the Settings Editor instead. See the "PC-DMIS Settings Editor" documentation for additional information.