Customizable files are often stored in the folders that are part of your Windows or Mac OS user profile, or in a custom location, such as a network or portable drive. The Windows or Mac OS user profile is divided into two parts; local and roaming.
- Local profiles. Contains settings and files that are available on a specific workstation, and are used to log on to a computer. Some files, such as material textures and drawing templates are stored under your local profile because of their size, they do not follow you from computer to computer.
- Roaming profiles. Contains settings and files that are made available when you log onto any computer within a network. Some files, such as your personal settings and documents, follow you from computer to computer.
By default, the folder containing your customizable files related to the product is hidden. Use one of the following tools to display the hidden folder:
- On Windows, use Windows Explorer or File Explorer to show the Application Data or AppData folder. In Windows Explorer or File Explorer, click Tools
Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, View tab, click Show Hidden Files, Folders, and Drives. - On Mac OS, use Terminal to show the Library folder. In a Terminal window, enter defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true and press Enter. Then enter killall Finder and press Enter to restart the Finder windows. Note: The text you enter is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown.