Set Project/Data Folder

Function

This command sets both the project work folder and the data folder to use as the default folders for your Carlson drawing and data files. The \PROJECT folder typically contain the .DWG and .BAK files, while the \DATA folder typically contains files such as coordinate (.CRD), Field to Finish code definition (.FLD), profile (.PRO) and centerline (.CL) files. This routine also shows you the tree structure of existing folders available on your computer. The first dialog provides you with a choice of three for the Data Folder Setup. The three options are Project Folder, Drawing Folder or Fixed Folder. You will choose one.

Project Folder:  This option will make availabe the two buttons (rectangular boxes) in the middle of this dialog box. These large option buttons are labeled Project Sub-Folders Setup and Data Type Sub-Folders, respectively. Clicking the left-side Project Sub-Folders Setup button will produce a dialog called Project Folders. 


In the Project Folders dialog you are able to Add, Rename and Delete folders and sub-folders for your project.


Clicking the Data Type Sub-Folders button on the right-side will produce a dialog that has a spreadsheet look and function. Here you have the ability to define the Data Folders and Sub-Folders by matching them up with the Data Types and Descriptions. Be sure to scroll down, using the scroll tool on the right, to review the dozens of rows of Data Types in the list. You can also edit the sub-folder structure (note the dropdown arrows in the Sub-Folder column) as described above.



Drawing Folder:  When this option is clicked, all of the options below become grayed out. The drawings will automatically be stored in the Current Project Folder, and the data files will automatically will go into the same folder as the drawing.


Fixed Folder:  With the Fixed Folder option, you will "Set" a folder for all of your data to be stored in. The \DATA folder is the default folder, but you can also create and set any folder you would like.


To create a new data folder, for example, first note the Current Data Folder section at the bottom of the dialog box, and notice the Set button to the right. Click Set. A new dialog appears that will allow you to select the data folder of your choice. Here, you can create or remove any folder.

If you choose Create Directory, the program will prompt you for the new directory name. The Remove Directory button allows you to delete directories that have no files inside. After you have made your choices, click OK.

Pulldown Menu Location: Settings > Project
Keyboard Command: settmpdir
Prerequisite: None