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Directories Options Tab

The Directories tab contains the locations for Contenta files and directories.

The directories specified under this tab are the default directories. Edit the locations to change the defaults. From the Tool Options panel in Contenta Explorer, click the Directories tab to access directories options.

The following table describes the options under the Directories tab.

FieldDescription
Encapsulator

Enter the path to the Contenta Application Interface programs.

The default location is the /encaps directory under the Contenta_home directory.

This is where Contenta Application Interface programs, such as Dynamic Import, are delivered.

Checkout

Enter the location for Contenta Explorer to write data files when the application interface tools are launched.

A sub directory is created in the specified directory. The default value is the Contenta /Checkout directory under the Contenta_home directory.

Temp

Enter the location for Contenta Explorer to write temporary files.

The default location is the Contenta /tmp directory under the Contenta_home directory.

Icons

Enter the location for Contenta Explorer to find object icons, indicator icons and workflow task icons.

The default location is the Contenta /icons directory under the Contenta_home directory.

Values in the Tool Options Directories tab are written into the registry under the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Contenta > Settings > Directories

Use the Tools > Options > Registry Settings option in the Contenta Explorer to modify Contenta registry settings.

See Registry Settings for information about modifying the Contenta registry settings.