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<a name = "hj-top"> </a><a name = "ix-Application Preferences"> </a><table class = "table1" id = "table11"><tr><td><table class = "DocHeader"><tr><td class = "DocHeader1" colspan = "2"><h1>Accessing and Customizing Application Preferences</h1></td></tr><tr><td class = "DocHeader4" colspan = "2"/></tr><tr><td class = "DocHeader3" colspan = "2"><table class = "DocThemeIntro" id = "table12"><tr><td class = "Intro1Only"><p class = "header"><p class = "abstract">
	 <span class = "shortdesc">Application preferences let you customize application
		preferences for 
		<span class = "ph">Sync</span>, as well as manage user configuration profiles.
	 </span>

	 <div class = "notes collapse"><span class = "run-in.notes">Notes:
    		</span><span class = "notecontent">
		<ul class = "ul">
		  <li class = "li">Application preferences and default document properties are shared
			 by all versions of Composer applications (<span class = "ph">SOLIDWORKS Composer</span>, 
			 <span class = "ph">SOLIDWORKS
				Composer Sync</span>, 
			 <span class = "ph">SOLIDWORKS Composer Player</span>) installed on a given
			 computer. The registry settings created when you change application preferences
			 or default document properties are not removed when you uninstall a Composer
			 application.
		  </li>
		  <li class = "li">Administrators can restrict which document properties and
			 application preferences team members can modify. See 
			 <a class = "xref" href = "cps-t-ad-DocPropsAppPrefsDisable.htm#cps-t-ad-DocPropsAppPrefsDisable" title = "Administrators can restrict which document properties and application preferences team members can modify by disabling (making read-only) Document Properties, Default Document Properties, and Application Preferences pages.">Administration: Disabling Document Property and Application Preference Modifications</a>.
		  </li>
		</ul>
	 </span></div>
 
	  
  </p>
<p>This task shows you how to:
					</p><ul><li><a href = "#t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences" id = "toc_rg" title = "You can configure application preferences .">Customize Application Preferences</a></li><li><a href = "#t-UsePredefinedConfigurationProfiles" id = "toc_rg" title = "You can manage user configuration profiles.">Use Predefined Configuration Profiles</a></li><li><a href = "#t-SharingApplicationPreferences" id = "toc_rg" title = "Application preferences can be saved as .set files. You can use .set files to transfer application preferences between users.">Share Application Preferences</a></li></ul>
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  <article class = "topic task nested1" aria-labelledby = "ariaid-title2" id = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences"> 
	 <h2 class = "title topictitle2">Customize Application Preferences</h2>
 
	  
	 <div class = "body taskbody"><p class = "abstract">
		<span class = "shortdesc">You can configure application preferences . 
		</span>
 
	 </p>
 
		<section><ol class = "ol steps"><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Select 
				<span class = "ph menucascade"><span class = "ph uicontrol">File</span><abbr title = "and then"> &gt; </abbr><span class = "ph uicontrol">Preferences...</span></span> 
				<span class = "ph">at the bottom of the main Sync window</span>. 
			  
			 <div class = "itemgroup stepresult"> The 
				<span class = "keyword wintitle">Application Preferences</span> dialog box appears. 
			 </div> 
		  </li><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Select the appropriate category in the left-hand box. 
			  
			 <p> 
				<table class = "table frame-none"><caption/><colgroup><col style = "width:50%"/><col style = "width:50%"/></colgroup><thead class = "thead"> 
						<tr class = "row"> 
						  <th class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" id = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1">Options in this category...
						  </th> 
						  <th class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" id = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2">Allow you to...
						  </th> 
						</tr> 
					 </thead><tbody class = "tbody"> 
						<tr class = "row"> 
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1"> 
							 <a class = "xref" href = "cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-General.htm#cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-General" title = "The General page lets you set user interface properties, such as the display language, menu style, and auto-save behavior.">General</a> 
						  </td> 
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2"> Set user interface properties, such
							 as the display language, menu style, and auto-save behavior.
						  </td> 
						</tr> 
						 
						 
						
						
						
						<tr class = "row">
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1"><a class = "xref" href = "cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-HardwareSupport.htm#cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-HardwareSupport" title = "The Hardware Support page lets you modify graphics card settings.">Hardware Support</a>
						  </td>
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2">Modify graphic card settings.
						  </td>
						</tr>
						<tr class = "row">
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1"><a class = "xref" href = "cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-ApplicationPaths.htm#cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-ApplicationPaths" title = "The Application Paths page lets you view or set the paths of internal and external tools used by Composer.">Application Paths</a>
						  </td>
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2">View or set the paths of internal and
							 external tools used by 
							 <span class = "ph">Sync</span>.
						  </td>
						</tr>
						<tr class = "row">
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1"><a class = "xref" href = "cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-DataPaths.htm#cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-DataPaths" title = "Data paths are sorted lists of paths used to locate resources such as files, profiles, and links. The application uses data paths to resolve external references when the relative path of a resource cannot be found.">Data Paths</a>
						  </td>
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2">Set data paths.
							 <div class = "note"><span class = "run-in.note">Note:
			</span><span class = "notecontent">Data paths are sorted lists of paths used to locate
								resources such as files, profiles, and links. 
								<span class = "ph">Sync</span> uses data paths
								to resolve external references when the relative path of a resource cannot be
								found.
							 </span></div>

						  </td>
						</tr>
						<tr class = "row">
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__1"><a class = "xref" href = "cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-AdvancedSettings.htm#cps-c-cu-ApplicationPreferences-AdvancedSettings" title = "The Advanced Settings page lets you control advanced features and resolve issues.">Advanced Settings</a>
						  </td>
						  <td class = "entry colsep-0 rowsep-0" headers = "t-CustomizeApplicationPreferences__entry__2">Control advanced features and resolve
							 issues.
						  </td>
						</tr> 
					 </tbody></table> 
			 </p>
			 <div class = "itemgroup stepresult"> The options for the corresponding preferences appear. 
			 </div> 
		  </li><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			 Set these options according to your needs.
			  
		  </li><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Click 
				<span class = "ph uicontrol">OK</span> to save the preferences and exit the 
				<span class = "keyword wintitle">Application Preferences</span> dialog box. 
			  
		  </li></ol></section> 
	 </div>
 
  </article> 
  <article class = "topic task nested1" aria-labelledby = "ariaid-title3" id = "t-UsePredefinedConfigurationProfiles"> 
	 <p><map name = "FPMap1"><area href = "#hj-top" title = "Back to Top" shape = "rect" coords = "416, 0, 435, 10"/></map><span class = "itemsprite"/></p><h2 class = "title topictitle2">Use Predefined Configuration Profiles</h2>
 
	  
	 <div class = "body taskbody"><p class = "abstract">
		<span class = "shortdesc">You can manage user configuration profiles. 
		</span>

		<div class = "note collapse"><span class = "run-in.note">Note:
    		</span><span class = "notecontent"> 
		  <span class = "ph uicontrol">High quality</span>, 
		  <span class = "ph uicontrol">High speed</span>, and 
		  <span class = "ph uicontrol">Safe</span> profiles affect only preferences critical
		  for rendering quality, performance, and reliability. Because the 
		  <span class = "ph uicontrol">Profile</span> field dynamically computes and displays
		  the profile that best matches your settings, it is possible to select one
		  profile and have a different profile selected the next time you visit the 
		  <span class = "keyword wintitle">Application Preferences</span> dialog box. However, your
		  preference settings are correct. 
		</span></div>
 
	 </p>
 
		<section><ol class = "ol steps"><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Select 
				<span class = "ph menucascade"><span class = "ph uicontrol">Preferences...</span></span>.
			  
			 <div class = "itemgroup stepresult"> The 
				<span class = "keyword wintitle">Application Preferences</span> dialog box appears.
			 </div> 
		  </li><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Select the appropriate profile in the 
				<span class = "ph uicontrol">Profile</span> box:
			  
			 <table border = "1" frame = "hsides" rules = "rows" cellpadding = "4" cellspacing = "0" summary = "" class = "simpletable choicetable choicetableborder"><colgroup><col style = "width:50%"/><col style = "width:50%"/></colgroup><thead><tr class = "sthead chhead"><th scope = "col" class = "stentry choptionhd" style = "vertical-align:bottom;text-align:left;">Option</th><th scope = "col" class = "stentry chdeschd" style = "vertical-align:bottom;text-align:left;">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class = "strow chrow"><th style = "vertical-align:top;" scope = "row" class = "stentry choption">
					 <img class = "image" src = "../Icons3DVIA/I_CPSProfileDefault.png"/> 
					 <span class = "ph uicontrol">Standard</span></th>	
				  <td style = "vertical-align:top;" class = "stentry chdesc">
					 <p>Uses settings that are not optimized for a specific work
						condition.
					 </p>
					 <div class = "note"><span class = "run-in.note">Note:
			</span><span class = "notecontent">This profile disables advanced OpenGL functions by
						selecting 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Standard</span> on the 
						<span class = "keyword wintitle">Hardware Support</span> page. Not all rendering
						effects will be available.
					 </span></div>
</td>
				</tr><tr class = "strow chrow"><th style = "vertical-align:top;" scope = "row" class = "stentry choption">
					 <img class = "image" src = "../Icons3DVIA/I_CPSProfileHighQuality.png"/> 
					 <span class = "ph uicontrol">High quality</span></th>	
				  <td style = "vertical-align:top;" class = "stentry chdesc">
					 <p>Optimizes settings for best rendering quality. All advanced
						OpenGL functions are enabled.
					 </p></td>
				</tr><tr class = "strow chrow"><th style = "vertical-align:top;" scope = "row" class = "stentry choption">
					 <img class = "image" src = "../Icons3DVIA/I_CPSProfileHighSpeed.png"/> 
					 <span class = "ph uicontrol">High speed</span></th>	
				  <td style = "vertical-align:top;" class = "stentry chdesc">
					 <p>Optimizes settings for faster performance. For example, 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Selection &gt; Highlighting</span> is
						disabled. All advanced OpenGL functions are enabled.
					 </p></td>
				</tr><tr class = "strow chrow"><th style = "vertical-align:top;" scope = "row" class = "stentry choption">
					 <img class = "image" src = "../Icons3DVIA/I_CPSProfileSafe.png"/> 
					 <span class = "ph uicontrol">Safe</span></th>	
				  <td style = "vertical-align:top;" class = "stentry chdesc">
					 <p>Optimizes settings for reliable graphical behavior. Try this
						option when highlighting is poor or performance degrades when you rotate
						actors.
					 </p>
					 <div class = "note"><span class = "run-in.note">Note:
			</span><span class = "notecontent">This profile disables 3D OpenGL hardware acceleration on
						the 
						<span class = "keyword wintitle">Hardware Support</span> page. Not all rendering
						effects will be available.
					 </span></div>
</td>
				</tr><tr class = "strow chrow"><th style = "vertical-align:top;" scope = "row" class = "stentry choption">
					 <img class = "image" src = "../Icons3DVIA/I_CPSProfileCustom.png"/> 
					 <span class = "ph uicontrol">Customized</span></th>	
				  <td style = "vertical-align:top;" class = "stentry chdesc">
					 <p>Indicates your settings do not match a predefined profile.
					 </p>
					 <p>For example, when the profile is 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Safe</span> and you enable 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Show hidden edges</span>, the profile
						automatically changes to 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Customized</span>. However, enabling 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Show paper</span> does not change the profile
						because that setting is not defined by the 
						<span class = "ph uicontrol">Safe</span> profile.
					 </p></td>
				</tr></tbody></table> 
		  </li></ol></section> 
	 </div>
 
  </article> 
  <article class = "topic task nested1" aria-labelledby = "ariaid-title4" id = "t-SharingApplicationPreferences">
	 <p><map name = "FPMap1"><area href = "#hj-top" title = "Back to Top" shape = "rect" coords = "416, 0, 435, 10"/></map><span class = "itemsprite"/></p><h2 class = "title topictitle2">Share Application Preferences</h2>
 
	 
	 <div class = "body taskbody"><p class = "abstract">
		<span class = "shortdesc">Application preferences can be saved as 
		  <span class = "ph filepath filepath">.set</span> files. You can use 
		  <span class = "ph filepath filepath">.set</span> files to transfer application preferences
		  between users.
		</span>
</p>

		<section><ol class = "ol steps"><li class = "li step stepexpand"> 
			  Select 
				<span class = "ph menucascade"><span class = "ph uicontrol">Preferences...</span></span>. 
			  
			 <div class = "itemgroup stepresult"> The 
				<span class = "keyword wintitle">Application Preferences</span> dialog box appears. 
			 </div> 
		  </li><li class = "li step stepexpand">
			 Perform one of the following operations:
			 
			 <ul class = "ul choices">
				<li class = "li choice">To save the current settings to a new 
				  <span class = "ph filepath filepath">.set</span> file, click 
				  <span class = "ph uicontrol">Save</span>, and specify where you want to save
				  the file. 
				</li>
				<li class = "li choice">To load a profile which has been previously saved as a 
				  <span class = "ph filepath filepath">.set</span> file, click 
				  <span class = "ph uicontrol">Load</span>, and browse to select the file. 
				</li>
			 </ul>
		  </li></ol></section>
		<p class = "result">
		</p>
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