Beginning with AutoCAD 2004, the default location for some of your support files has changed. For information about the default location of these files, see Locate Customized Files.

Support files include the following:

• Configuration file (acad2011.cfg)
• Customization file (acad.cuix)
• Custom icon files
• Help and miscellaneous files
• Font mapping file (acad.fmp)
• Alternate font file (simplex.shx)
• Support path files (acad.dcl, acad.lin, acad.mnl, acad.pat, acad.pgp, acad.psf, acad.unt, acadiso.lin, acadiso.pat, ase.dcl, base.dcl, doshelp.dcl, and gdt.shx)

NoteIn some operating systems, the folders that are located under your profile are hidden by default. To display these files, you may need to change your display settings. On the Start menu, click Control Panel Folder Options. In the Folder Options dialog box, on the View tab, click Show Hidden Files and Folders.

Procedure

To find the default location of the configuration file

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Configuration File.
5. Under Configuration File, click the path name to view the location of your configuration file.

To find the default location of the customization files

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Customization Files.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Main Customization File.
5. Under Main Customization File, click the path name to view the location of your main customization file.
6. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Enterprise Customization File.
7. Under Enterprise Customization File, click the path name to view the location of your enterprise customization files.
   NoteBy default, the path to an enterprise customization file is empty until you define the file. For more information about defining a customization file, see “Customize the User Interface” in the Customization Guide.

To find the default location of the custom icon files

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Customization Files.
4. Under Custom Icon Location, click the path name to view the location for the custom button image files used with your customization files.

To find the default location of the Help and miscellaneous files

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Help and Miscellaneous File Names to expand the list.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of the file you want to locate, and then click the path name to view the location of the files.

To find the default location of the font mapping file

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Font Mapping File.
5. Under Font Mapping File, click the path name to view the location of your font mapping file.

To find the default location of the alternate font file

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Text Editor, Dictionary, and Font File Names.
4. Click the plus sign (+) to the left of Alternate Font File.
5. Under Alternate Font File, click the path name to view the location of your alternate font file.

To find the default location of the support path files

1. Do one of the following:
   • (Windows XP) Click Start menu Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
   • (Windows Vista) Click Start menu All Programs Autodesk <AutoCAD> <AutoCAD>.
2. Click application menu Options.
3. In the Options dialog box, Files tab, click the plus sign (+) to the left of Support File Search Path.
4. Under Support File Search Path, click a path name to view the location of your support files.