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Path Config File

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	* '''recent_paths''' - Any time you open a file in OOTP through a file dialog, for example when you load a new team logo, OOTP uses this file to remember the path, so that the next time you load a team logo, OOTP will default to the same path.		* '''recent_paths''' - Any time you open a file in OOTP through a file dialog, for example when you load a new team logo, OOTP uses this file to remember the path, so that the next time you load a team logo, OOTP will default to the same path.
	* '''favorite_paths''' - Any time you use a file dialog, for example in the above team logo example, the path you used will be added to the "Favorites" drop-down that is visible in any file dialog within the game.		* '''favorite_paths''' - Any time you use a file dialog, for example in the above team logo example, the path you used will be added to the "Favorites" drop-down that is visible in any file dialog within the game.
	* '''paths''' - This file stores a few important path variables:		* '''paths''' - This file stores a few important path variables. Not all of these may be specified
	** '''path_user_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the location of the saved_games folder. If you change that folder, you may need to move your individual saved games folders from the previous location to be able to continue to access them.		** '''path_user_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the location of the saved_games folder, as well as where certain temporary files are stored by the ootp system (such as for perfect team, or when running a live start). If you change that folder, you may need to move your individual saved games folders from the previous location to be able to continue to access them.
	** '''path_cust_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the folders ballparks, pictures, and so on. (Usually, these paths are identical, however some users may want to install them to separate folders) Most people won't need write access to these folders, but if you want to customize the game you will need write access, so we need to put this folder into the user's home directory. If you have multiple installations of OOTP 26 on the computer, you can put the paths.cfg file into the same folder where the exe is, so each installation can have its own paths.cfg.		** '''path_cust_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the folders ballparks, pictures, and so on. (Usually, these paths are identical, however some users may want to install them to separate folders) Most people won't need write access to these folders, but if you want to customize the game you will need write access, so we need to put this folder into the user's home directory. If you have multiple installations of OOTP 26 on the computer, you can put the paths.cfg file into the same folder where the exe is, so each installation can have its own paths.cfg.
			** '''path_saved_games''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data/saved_games) This contains the full path to the saved games directory. Like for the user data, if that path is changed, you may need to move your saved games files

	==== Other Config Files ====		==== Other Config Files ====

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{SUBPAGENAME}}}}In addition to the plethora of in-game options and settings that allow you to tweak the game, OOTP also has several '''configuration files''' that are outside of the game engine. Most users will never need to touch configuration files, but under certain circumstances, some users may find a need to tweak these files.		{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{SUBPAGENAME}}}}In addition to the plethora of in-game options and settings that allow you to tweak the game, OOTP also has several '''configuration files''' that are outside of the game engine. Most users will never need to touch configuration files, but under certain circumstances, some users may find a need to tweak these files.

	The configuration files are stored in a hidden directory, but can be accessed from inside the game by using the '''Open ~~Config~~ Folder''' option on the Preferences screen, or entering %appdata% in Windows 8 File Explorer. OOTP config files are simple text files that can be opened with any text editing program; they have a ".cfg" extension.		The configuration files are stored in a hidden directory, but can be accessed from inside the game by using the '''Open Folder containing file 'paths.cfg'''' option on the Preferences screen in the troubleshooting tab, or entering %appdata% in Windows File Explorer and navigating to the Out of the Park Baseball directory for your game. OOTP config files are simple text files that can be opened with any text editing program; they have a ".cfg" extension.

	''Note: You should only modify configuration files when OOTP is closed. Always back up configuration files before modifying!''		''Note: You should only modify configuration files when OOTP is closed. Always back up configuration files before modifying!''

	~~There are two configuration files of interest:~~		===== Path Config File =====

	* [[OOTP 25:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/App Config File\|App Config File]]
	* [[OOTP 25:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/Engine Config File\|Engine Config File]]

	===== Path ~~Files~~ =====
	There are also a few additional configuration files that appear in the same directory, but there typically is not any need to modify these files. These files are as follows:		There are also a few additional configuration files that appear in the same directory, but there typically is not any need to modify these files. These files are as follows:

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	* '''favorite_paths''' - Any time you use a file dialog, for example in the above team logo example, the path you used will be added to the "Favorites" drop-down that is visible in any file dialog within the game.		* '''favorite_paths''' - Any time you use a file dialog, for example in the above team logo example, the path you used will be added to the "Favorites" drop-down that is visible in any file dialog within the game.
	* '''paths''' - This file stores a few important path variables:		* '''paths''' - This file stores a few important path variables:
	** '''path_user_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/~~ootp24~~/data) This contains the saved_games folder		** '''path_user_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the location of the saved_games folder. If you change that folder, you may need to move your individual saved games folders from the previous location to be able to continue to access them.
	** '''path_cust_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/~~ootp24~~/data) This contains the folders ballparks, pictures, and so on. (Usually, these paths are identical.) Most people won't need write access to these folders, but if you want to customize the game you will need write access, so we need to put this folder into the user's home directory. If you have multiple installations of OOTP 24 on the computer, you can put the paths.cfg file into the same folder where the exe is, so each installation can have its own paths.cfg.		** '''path_cust_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp26/data) This contains the folders ballparks, pictures, and so on. (Usually, these paths are identical, however some users may want to install them to separate folders) Most people won't need write access to these folders, but if you want to customize the game you will need write access, so we need to put this folder into the user's home directory. If you have multiple installations of OOTP 26 on the computer, you can put the paths.cfg file into the same folder where the exe is, so each installation can have its own paths.cfg.

			==== Other Config Files ====
			* [[OOTP Baseball:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/App Config File\|App Config File]] (app.cfg)
			** This file contains many advanced options for the game
			* [[OOTP Baseball:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/Engine Config File\|Engine Config File]] (engine.cfg)
			** This file can be used to customize some internal game engine settings

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{SUBPAGENAME}}}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{SUBPAGENAME}}}}In addition to the plethora of in-game options and settings that allow you to tweak the game, OOTP also has several '''configuration files''' that are outside of the game engine. Most users will never need to touch configuration files, but under certain circumstances, some users may find a need to tweak these files.

			The configuration files are stored in a hidden directory, but can be accessed from inside the game by using the '''Open Config Folder''' option on the Preferences screen, or entering %appdata% in Windows 8 File Explorer. OOTP config files are simple text files that can be opened with any text editing program; they have a ".cfg" extension.

			''Note: You should only modify configuration files when OOTP is closed. Always back up configuration files before modifying!''

			There are two configuration files of interest:

			* [[OOTP 25:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/App Config File\|App Config File]]
			* [[OOTP 25:Customizing OOTP/Game Configuration Files/Engine Config File\|Engine Config File]]

			===== Path Files =====
			There are also a few additional configuration files that appear in the same directory, but there typically is not any need to modify these files. These files are as follows:

			* '''recent_paths''' - Any time you open a file in OOTP through a file dialog, for example when you load a new team logo, OOTP uses this file to remember the path, so that the next time you load a team logo, OOTP will default to the same path.
			* '''favorite_paths''' - Any time you use a file dialog, for example in the above team logo example, the path you used will be added to the "Favorites" drop-down that is visible in any file dialog within the game.
			* '''paths''' - This file stores a few important path variables:
			** '''path_user_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp24/data) This contains the saved_games folder
			** '''path_cust_data''' - (e.g., D:/games/ootp24/data) This contains the folders ballparks, pictures, and so on. (Usually, these paths are identical.) Most people won't need write access to these folders, but if you want to customize the game you will need write access, so we need to put this folder into the user's home directory. If you have multiple installations of OOTP 24 on the computer, you can put the paths.cfg file into the same folder where the exe is, so each installation can have its own paths.cfg.

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