Directories settings

This dialogue allows the user to specify the location of SCIA Engineer files. The adjustment can be made separately for individual file types.

Temporary files	The folder stores any temporary files.
User setting files	The folder stores all files with user-made settings.
Project files	The folder stores projects created and saved by the user.
Database files	The folder stores databases provided with the program.
Profile libraries	The folder stores databases of cross-sections provided with the program.
User block libraries	The folder stores all user blocks that may be arranged in sub-folders of this main library folder.
User Templates	The folder stores user templates (i.e. template projects created by the user).
Predefined shapes	This folder contains predefined shapes such as cylinder, cone, etc.
Property layout directories	This folder contains user defined layouts for Property window.
Licence files	This folder contains licence files.
2D-1D upgrade templates	This folder contains predefined templates for Upgrade 2D->1D export.
Open checks	This folder contains user-defined SCIA Design Forms checks which can be used in 'Design Forms Checks' service.
Autosave	This folder contains projects saved by Autosave functionality.

Note: The changes made in this dialogue will take affect ONLY after the program is closed and restarted. The items on this tab sheet CANNOT be edited if any project is currently opened.

For setting of application options see chapter Adjusting the application options.