User's Manual

Installing the Software
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Installation Paths
Starting with PQ Analyze Software version 1.8.6, data, templates, etc. are stored in
different paths than earlier software versions. This is due to Microsoft Vista
compatibility. Typically the paths are different on Microsoft Windows XP and Vista.
Throughout this document these directories are referenced as <AppData> and
<Personal>.
<AppData> Directory
This folder contains user-specific files that applications install. PQ Analyze stores
templates, configuration, etc. in the <AppData>\PQAnalyze directory. To determine the
location of this directory execute the following steps:
1. On your computer's desktop, doubleclick on My Documents, type %APPDATA%
in the Address field and press the enter key:
mydocsappdata.bmp
2. The <AppData> directory is opened and its location is displayed in the Address
field.
• Typical value on XP: C:\Documents and
Settings\<YourUserName>\Application Data
• Typical value on Vista: C:\users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Roaming