ALPHACAM - Copying Automation Manager Settings Between Computers

ALPHACAM - Copying Automation Manager Settings Between Computers

To copy the column layout for Automation Manager from one computer to another:

On the existing computer:
  1. Open Windows Explorer
  2. In the address bar type %localappdata% and press enter
  3. Open the Hexagon folder
  4. Open the AlphaCAM folder
  5. Make a copy of the file AMViewSettings.xml so it is available on the second computer
On the second computer:
  1. Ensure ALPHACAM is closed
  2. Open Windows Explorer
  3. In the address bar type %localappdata% and press enter
  4. Open the Hexagon folder
  5. Open the AlphaCAM folder
  6. Paste the copy of AMViewSettings.xml from the existing computer here 
When you next open ALPHACAM on the second computer, Automation Manager should appear as it does on your original setup.

If you have any trouble when copying these settings, please reach out to out Tech Team. 


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