Transferring user preferences to a new version

Issue

You want to know how to transfer your UserPrefs folder to a new version of Alias.

Solution

Typically, the UserPrefs folder is the location that stores all the preferences that you set in Alias. For example, Marking Menus, Hotkeys and Shelves are included in this UserPrefs folder.

When you install a newer version of Alias, upon the first Alias program launch, a menu will display, giving you the option to copy preferences from an older version. You may also choose to create a new UserPrefs. However, if you're installing Alias on a different machine, the preferences must be copied over.

To copy the preferences correctly, please be sure that you're able to view hidden files and folders from within Windows. To accomplish this, please do the following:

1. In Windows, click on My Computer.
2. Click on Tools and then Folder Options.
3. Click on the View tab and then scroll down to Show Hidden Files and Folders. Be sure to click within the circle to activate the option.

Now, you're ready to copy your preferences.

1. In Windows, click on My Computer.
2. On your c:\ drive, navigate to, C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserID\Application Data\Autodesk\AliasStudio.This is the location of your UserPrefs2009 folder. These are the preferences for Alias 2009. Other preferences will be located in this location as well. For example, UserPrefs2008, etc.
3. Copy this folder to a flash drive or other external device to transfer to your new machine.

After copying the folder to your new machine, you'll want to place it in the same location on the new machine. For example, C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserID\Application Data\Autodesk\AliasStudio.

After installation of Alias 2010, when you launch the product, you'll be prompted to copy over your preferences. You may select Copy for this to be completed.

You should now have your previous Marking Menus, Shelves, etc.