| From Version 2.5 the default location for CostsMaster files and forms is MyDocuments\CostsMaster Files. Program templates and export templates are stored in sub folders e.g. My Documents\CostsMaster Files\Program Templates. Prior to Version 2.5 the default location for CostsMaster files and forms was the program directory (by default C:\program files\CostsMaster. Program templates and export templates were stored in sub folders.e.g. C:\program files\CostsMaster\Program Templates.
Please note that users who installed the program on their computer prior to version 2.5 may find
their files stored in the earlier locations as the storage location was not automatically changed on upgrading.
Whilst this is the default location you may have customised CostsMaster to save some or all of these files to different locations. To establish the current default location for your files and templates:
- Start CostsMaster
- Go to the Options menu and click on "Local Settings"
- Select "File Locations" in the left hand pane
- The right hand panel will display the default locations for your CostsMaster files, CostsMaster forms, CostsMaster program templates and Word export templates.
Please note that whilst this is the default location, files of these types could be saved in other locations on your PC. If you are transferring files to a new PC we would strongly recommend you search your entire system for files with these search strings: |
|
CostsMaster Program Templates |
*.cdt |
| ** you will probably find many word templates on your system but you only need to copy any templates you have altered manually. When you install CostsMaster on your new PC it will install a complete set of the latest templates. |