The program settings for LANconfig are saved to the file 'lanconf.ini' located in the program directory when the program is ended. This includes, among others, the displayed devices, directory structure, selected language, etc. When the program is started, LANconfig reads this ini file and restores the previous status of the software. To save the ini file, the user needs a write authorization to the program directory.
As an alternative to the .ini file in the program directory, the program settings can be read from another source. The current user's user directory can be chosen, or indeed any other lanconf.ini from any location:
- By selecting the user directory, users can save their personal settings even if they don't have a write authorization for the program directory.
- Selecting an alternative storage location can be used, for example, to transfer program settings to any other LANconfig installation, or to save the program settings to a central location in the network for use by multiple users.
LANconfig: Options / Application
- Use user-specific settings
Activates the use of the lanconf.ini file in the current user's directory
..\User\Application Files\LANCOM\LANconfig.
With this option activated, changes to the program settings are saved
to this ini file.
- Possible values: On/off
- Default: Off
Note: If this option is activated in parallel with the 'Use configuration file' option, then the file selected here will be used when the program starts and changes made to the program settings are stored to it. - Use configuration file
Activates the usage of the lanconf.ini from the given directory.
With this option activated, changes to the program settings are saved
to the ini file selected here.
- Possible values: On/off and selection of the settings file
- Default: Off
Note: The file you select must be a valid LANconfig settings file.Note: If neither of the two options is activated, the ini file from the program directory will be used instead.