Folders Panel

Chief Architect stores many support files in folders. The default locations of these directories are listed and can be redefined in the Folders panel if necessary.

You do not need to change default locations under normal circumstances, but sometimes it may be preferable to locate certain files in another location. To define a new default directory, click the Browse button to specify a folder on your computer.

Individual plan and layout files can be saved to a preferred location using the File> Save As function.

Temporary File Directories

By default, undo files are stored in the same directory as temporary files. You must define a directory on a hard drive with sufficient space to hold these files.

You can redefine any directory, but you should neither relocate the Temporary Directory nor use it for anything other than temporary files.

Graphics Directories

Graphics are stored in three locations: the Images, Textures, and Backdrops directories.

Although it is not recommended, different default directories for your graphics can be specified. You should never rename these directories. If you do, the Chief Architect Library Browser may not be able to find them.

You can rename or add a folder to any of these directories as well as add your own graphics to the library. If you add, rename, or move any files or folders while Chief Architect is running, you must refresh the Library Browser to see your changes. See "Refresh Library Browser".