samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi I want to configure autocad to save files to predefined location, for example, When plotting I want it to start in a specific location and not in “my document” folder when opening I want to start in the project location. I look at the MYDOCUMENTSPREFIX variable , and its read only, why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wouldn't you first have to change the "Start in" location as defined in the Properties for you AutoCAD desktop shortcut? And then wouldn't you also have to make sure that the value for the system variable REMEMBERFOLDERS is set to "1" and not "0"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Wouldn't you first have to change the "Start in" location as defined in the Properties for you AutoCAD desktop shortcut? And then wouldn't you also have to make sure that the value for the system variable REMEMBERFOLDERS is set to "1" and not "0"? i didnt mean when i lunch autocad but when i first open a new template and save it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 "when opening I want to start in the project location." My mistake. I must have misread that line. How about Options > Files > Template Settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGA Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 MYDOCUMENTSPREFIX is just noting your "My Documents" folder location, so that's why its read only. For plotting to PDF or DWF, use the publish or Sheet Set Manager commands - their options allow you to determine the path to save to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 "when opening I want to start in the project location." My mistake. I must have misread that line. How about Options > Files > Template Settings? Wouldn't it be Automatic Save File Location? A drawing isn't a template after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 "when opening I want to start in the project location." My mistake. I must have misread that line. How about Options > Files > Template Settings? saving a template can be define there but what about saving a drawing? actually i want to write a lisp that ask for the project id and home folder, from this point i want this path to be the root for all my output files defualt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The OP asked about templates. "...when i first open a new template and save it" All I did is indicate one possible option for influencing the path of a template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 OK...so we are back to asking about saving a drawing, not a template, to a specific folder. I fully understand you now. Well, until you change your mind again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sami did you check Automatic Save File Location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW210 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sami did you check Automatic Save File Location? That is just a location for your Automatic saves (if you have them set) and on successful close of the drawing they are not retained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReMark Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 One last try. This thread over at the AutoCAD Discussion Groups covers the topic "Default save file location". If this is at the heart of your question then read it. If not then skip it. http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/AutoCAD-2004-2005-2006-DWG/Default-save-file-location/td-p/10065 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 That is just a location for your Automatic saves (if you have them set) and on successful close of the drawing they are not retained. Oh, my bad. I wasn't sure myself but thanks for letting me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi again I apologize for all the misunderstanding (I actually writing it while looking left and right before anybody can see my monitor and tell it to my boss:) OBJECTIVE: Predefine default folder for each new project. the term “default folder” refer to the root folder in which AutoCAD start its dialog box location in the current session and include the following : • Save as • Plot • Xref • E-transmit Hope tis clearer now Thanks shay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Right click the icon you start AutoCAD from and click properties. Under the "shortcut" tab in the box called "start in:" enter the path that you want AutoCAD to be defaulted to when you save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Right click the icon you start AutoCAD from and click properties. Under the "shortcut" tab in the box called "start in:" enter the path that you want AutoCAD to be defaulted to when you save. great...that what i want but without the need to start autocad all over again session based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuns Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't think that is possible. "Save as" is always great for choosing a file location. You should set the shortcut to the folder you want and restart AutoCAD. Wont take but two minutes for you to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkent Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 great...that what i want but without the need to start autocad all over again session based Just use the Favorites, one pick and you are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samifox Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just use the Favorites, one pick and you are there. what you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkent Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 what you mean? Go to Open a file in AutoCAD, a dialog pops up, the left hand side is the Favorites area. Navigate to a project, drag and drop there, you now have a shortcut to that project. Repeat for other project folders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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