File Locations

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Below is a listing of default file locations for Config, Database, and Log files for our software products. This information may be useful for special configurations or when diagnosing a connection error. In most cases you will not need to modify these files. If you decide to modify any of the files listed below, create a backup copy of the original file before changing it.

 

Config Files

 

File Name

Location

Description

[Program Name].exe.config

Program Files\[Program Name]

This file contains the default values that will be used to create the initial user.config file which in turn is used to store individual user preferences.

user.config

Local Users Application Data folder*

This file is created the first time a specific user opens the program, and it is updated as preferences are changed

 

 

Database Files

 

File Name

Location

Description

[Program Name].hdb

All Users Application Data folder* (on the client)

This is the raw Firebird database file used by the embedded client.

 

 

Log Files

 

File Name

Location

Description

log.txt

All Users Application Data folder* (on the client)

This file contains the log of any application errors that occur on the client.

 

 

*System Defined Folders

Local Users Application Data Folder:

The location of this folder varies according to the operating system:

•Windows Windows 7, 8, and 10: C:\Users\[user account name]\AppData\Local\Kaizen_Software_Solutions\[Unique Program ID]

You may also find this folder by typing %USERPROFILE% in the "Search" box and then drilling down into the appropriate folder.

 

All Users Application Data Folder:

The location of this folder varies according to the operating system:

•Windows Vista: C:\ProgramData\[Program Name]\[database file]

You may also find this folder by typing %AllUsersProfile% in the "Search" box and then drilling down into the appropriate folder.

 

These folder locations are hidden by default, so you may need to show all files and folders in order to find them (My Computer --> Tools --> Folder Options --> View tab --> Show all files and folders).