Change Default File Settings

About this task

You typically establish the default file preferences one time only.

The Date Format function changes the default date format for all maps. However, the format of the existing date fields does not change. The default is used only for new maps.

To set the default date format:

Procedure

  1. From the Options menu, select Preferences.
  2. Click the Files tab.
  3. Select the appropriate Map Location and Map Test settings.
    Note: The default Map Location settings are:

    Map - <install_dir>\Source Maps

    Compiled Map - <install_dir>\Compiled Maps

    The default Map Test settings are:

    <install_dir>\Compiled Maps Map test data folder
    <install_dir>\Compiled Maps
  4. Click OK to save changes.