system color file (.syscol)

[rullan]

Does anyone know where to put the system color file (.syscol) so it opens automatically when ProE opens? I keep getting a default set up when I open ProE, but I want my color choices to load automatically. Currently I have this file stored in the folder:


C:\Program Files\proe2001\bin


I also have my drawing set up file located in the same folder, and it loads just fine.

 

[charleskim]

Add it to config.pro


system_colors_file c:\your foler\syscol.scl

 

[rullan]

Hi Charleskim,


I did this already several times, and even experimented bymovingthe fileto other foldersand pointing to the location(such as the same folder as my config.pro file). I keep getting the initial system color settings, however, when I open ProE (all black or white color buttons).

 

[ndk]

where do you place your config file?

 

[rullan]

Usually in the main hard drive, such as:


C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents\config.pro


This (C) drive also contains the (Program Files), where ProE is found.The (Documents and Settings) folder isnot within the (Program Files).

 

[charleskim]

Did you make sure this 'config.pro' is the last one that gets loaded?


In ProE, goto Utilities > Options, find 'system_color_file' and make sure it is using correct file.


Charles

 

[rullan]

Yeah, it is pointing to the correct system color file in config.pro.


But for some reason it will not open this file whenProE is started. It keeps resorting back to the"initial" color file, where all the buttons are either black or white.


When you say "make sureconfig.pro is loaded last", what do you mean?


Thanks.

 

[charleskim]

ProE will load config.pro in this order.
1. config.pro in C:\Program Files\proe2001\bin
2. config.pro in Home (set this with environment i.e. home = c:\proe stuff\
3. config.pro in Startin folder (from Properties of ProE icon)


Reading back you original request, are you referring to 'color.map' or 'syscol.scl'


color.map is for colors you can assign to parts.
syscol.scl is for background color and etc.


Charles

 

[rullan]

I am referring to the 'syscol.scl' file. It rests within the drive:


C:\Documents and Settings\My Documents


In fact, the 'config.pro' file, the 'window drawing.dtl' file, and the 'config.win' file all rest here. I have no problems with the 'window drawing.dtl' file or the 'config.win' file.