About File Paths

You can change the default locations for accessing project data (such as drawings and templates).

The Plant 3D Paths panel includes:

• Plant 3D model DWG directory. Sets the location of the project model DWG directory.
• Spec sheets directory. Sets the location of the specification sheets directory.
• Equipment templates directory. Sets the location of the equipment snapshots directory.
• Drawing template file (DWT). Defines the template file that is used when new drawings in a project are created.

The P&ID Paths panel includes:

• P&ID DWG directory. Sets the location of the project drawing directory.
• Project package. Defines the P&ID classes and properties used in a project.
  Danger: It is strongly recommended that you do not manually change the project package file (ProcessPower.dcfx) and reload the changed file. You can edit the file and reload it, but you do so at the risk of corrupting your project.
• Symbols and styles. Displays (read-only) the location where symbols are stored.
• Drawing template (DWT) file. Defines the template file that is used when new drawings in a project are created.

Note:

It is strongly recommended that you set your project library locations and paths to a shared network location and set security measures to prevent users from accessing or changing certain project folders or files. Using Microsoft security settings, you can lock the project files that you do not want users to modify. For more information about Windows security settings, see Windows Help.