Directories and files used by the program
The program installs into two different directories according to Windows' data security recommendations. If you change the installation folder during installation, all the files will be stored in the folder you select as the new installation folder. Therefore, you should not select the Program Files directory or a folder where you have no writing permissions.
By default, the files are installed into the Program directory and the Application directory. Your own files are stored in a folder below your user profile.
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Program files, such as .exe and .dll are installed to the Program directory at C:\Program Files\CADMATIC\CADMATIC Draw [version number].
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All files that you can edit are installed to the Application directory at C:\ProgramData\CADMATIC\CADMATIC Draw [version number].
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All the files you can edit in the application are located in your Windows user profile directory. Therefore, they are user-specific even when there are multiple users on the same computer. Depending on the operating system and its settings, the folder can be in different locations, typically at C:\Users\[Your username]\AppData\Local\CADMATIC\CADMATIC Draw [version number].
The Application directory and user's files are in hidden folders which means they are not shown in File Explorer with Windows default settings. You can access these directories via the application by selecting File > Open.
The table below lists the types of files that the program uses and creates:
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Name |
Description |
Editing the file |
|---|---|---|
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cads.exe |
Program |
Cannot edit |
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cads.ini |
By default, the program saves its settings to this file. When you open the program, the settings defined in the .ini file are loaded. You can define your own .ini file in the parameters. |
Settings command, text editor Although the .ini files are text files, we do not recommended that you edit them directly. |
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.ini |
Your own settings files |
Settings command, text editor |
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.htm |
Help files used by the online help |
Cannot edit |
|
Information about the KDS programs loaded upon start-up |
Text editor |
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File defining synonyms and start parameters for external applications |
Text editor |
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.dll |
Program files |
Cannot edit |
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Hatch pattern source code |
Text editor |
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Linetype source code |
Text editor |
|
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k.exe |
K language compiler |
Cannot edit |
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.ftf |
Font file |
Font command |
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Conversion file for linetypes, text styles, fonts, and pens in the DXF and DWG files |
CNVEDIT command |
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.drw |
Drawing and symbol files |
CADMATIC |
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.mnu |
Menu file |
Menu command or text editor |
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.mns |
Compiled menu file |
Cannot edit |
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.vif |
Icon file |
Icon command |
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.vlb |
Icon library |
Icon command |
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.mac |
Text editor |
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.k |
K language source code |
Text editor |
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.ex |
Compiled K program |
Cannot edit |
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.pcf |
Printing device configuration file |
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.pst |
Print style table configuration file |
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.plt |
Print file when printing to file |
Cannot edit |