--- In [email protected], "prof886" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've come across a small problem when trying to find my library files. > They appeared in the editor but not in the library directory. > > By default, Vista does not allow applications to save files to the > Program Files directory. To make things more complicated it has a > mechanism to pretend to save files there but actually saves them to a > hidden directory (AppData\Local\VirtualStore in the user profile.). > Files appear to save and are visible in KiCad but not if you look for > them in the program files directory (e.g. to manually edit or back up). > > Most of the time this is just a nuisance but it could lead to loss of > data if you back up your program files\KiCad directory and think you've > backed up your custom libraries. > > If it is not already on the list can I suggest that the KiCad default > directory for modules and libraries be moved live under either the user > or public documents directory for future windows releases. (I know you > can move them but, until you lose some data you wouldn't know you > needed to!) > > --- In [email protected], "prof886" <mdunsford@> wrote: > > > > Thanks for the suggestions. > > > > I've created a module for it which seems to work. > > > Hi, Why not just install to your root directory (c:\). The install program allows you to choose your own location, I've just tried it. Or does vista stop you from doing that as well?
David.
