To Locate Support Files

Use the Options dialog box to find or change the location of support files.

Support files include the following:

• Configuration file (*.cfg)
• Customization file (*.cuix)
• Custom icon files (*.bmp)
• Help and miscellaneous files (*.chm, *.htm, *.html)
• Font mapping file (*.fmp)
• Alternate font file (simplex.shx)
• Support path files (*.dcl, *iso.lin, *iso.pat, *.lin, *.mnl, *.pat, *.pgp, *.psf, *.pss, *.shx, *.unf)
  Note: Dialog Control Language (DCL) files are not available in AutoCAD LT on Windows or Mac OS, or AutoCAD on Mac OS.
• Trusted path files (*.arx, *.crx, *.dbx, *.dll, *.dvb, *.fas, *.lsp, *.rx, *.scr, *.vlx)
  Note: Only Script (SCR) files are supported in AutoCAD LT.

Display the Options Dialog Box

Windows

• Click the Application menu Options.

Mac OS

• From the Mac OS menu bar, click <Product Name> Preferences.
  Note: A drawing must be open to see the Preferences menu item.

Location of the Configuration File (AutoCAD only)

Windows

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Configuration File.

   The location and name of the configuration file is displayed.

Mac OS

1. In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names.
2. Click the arrow to the left of Configuration File.

   The location and name of the configuration file is displayed.

Location of the Customization Files

Windows

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Customization Files.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Main Customization File.

   The location and name of the main customization file is displayed.

3. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Enterprise Customization File.

   The location and name of the enterprise customization file is displayed.

   Note: By default, the path to an enterprise customization file is empty until you define the file.

Mac OS

1. In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Customization Files.
2. Click the arrow to the left of Main Customization File.

   The location and name of the enterprise customization file is displayed.

Location of the Custom Icon Files

Windows

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Customization Files.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Custom Icon Location.

   The location the program looks in for custom button image files used with your customization files is displayed.

Mac OS

1. In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Customization Files.
2. Click the arrow to the left of Custom Icon Location.

   The location the program looks in for custom button image files used with your customization files is displayed.

Location of the Help and Miscellaneous Files (Windows Only)

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names to expand the list.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the file you want to locate.

   The location and name of the file is displayed.

Location of the Font Mapping File

Windows

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Font Mapping File.

   The location and name of the font mapping file is displayed.

Mac OS

1. In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
2. Click the arrow to the left of Font Mapping File.

   The location and name of the font mapping file is displayed.

Location of the Alternate Font File

Windows

1. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
2. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Alternate Font File.

   The location and name of the alternate font file is displayed.

Mac OS

1. In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
2. Click the arrow to the left of Alternate Font File.

   The location and name of the alternate font file is displayed.

Location of the Support Path Files

Windows

• In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Support File Search Path.

  The locations the program looks in for support files are displayed.

Mac OS

• In the Application Preferences dialog box, Application tab, click the arrow to the left of Support File Search Path.

  The locations the program looks in for support files are displayed.

Location of the Trusted Path Files (Windows Only)

• In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Trusted File Search Path.

  The locations the program looks in for trusted application files are displayed.