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joachim [Umm, that sounds complicated, how do I make sure I get everything?]
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 The easiest way is to simply copy the //settings-Scheme_Default.xml file// from one installation to the other, replacing the original.  The file is located at //C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\<version number>\settings//.  This may also work when upgrading versions, but it is somewhat risky, as some settings change between versions. The easiest way is to simply copy the //settings-Scheme_Default.xml file// from one installation to the other, replacing the original.  The file is located at //C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\<version number>\settings//.  This may also work when upgrading versions, but it is somewhat risky, as some settings change between versions.
  
-> Note - the location for these files mentioned above is a folder hidden by Windows by default. You can access this quickly by hitting the Windows Start button and typing **%appdata%** and Enter which gets you to "Roaming", then navigating to the appropriate folder. <username> represents your Windows account username, <version number> is 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 etc.+> Note - the location for these files mentioned above is a folder hidden by Windows by default. You can access this quickly by hitting the Windows Start button and typing **%appdata%** and Enter which gets you to "Roaming", then navigating to the appropriate folder. <username> represents your Windows account username, <version number> is 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 etc.
  
 **For V5:** **For V5:**
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 V6 and later: Make a copy of your settings-Scheme_Default.xml file V6 and later: Make a copy of your settings-Scheme_Default.xml file
  
-  * Make a copy of your workspace (.rui) file if you customized it +  * V6 and V7 - make a copy of your workspace (.rui) file if you customized it. 
 +  * //V8: Workspace transfer procedure to be announced//
   * Make copies of any custom template files you created    * Make copies of any custom template files you created 
   * Make copies of any other external files used, including: e-maps, scripts, etc.   * Make copies of any other external files used, including: e-maps, scripts, etc.
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 **In the new install:** **In the new install:**
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   * Copy your workspace, template, emaps, scripts, files to appropriate locations.   * Copy your workspace, template, emaps, scripts, files to appropriate locations.
-  * Go to //Options>Toolbars// and load your custom workspace file.+  * V6 and V7 - go to //Options>Toolbars// and load your custom workspace file. 
 +  * //V8: Workspace transfer procedure to be announced//
   * Install any plug-ins that Rhino did not automatically transfer   * Install any plug-ins that Rhino did not automatically transfer
   * Set Rhino up to open with your custom template.   * Set Rhino up to open with your custom template.
   * Set file paths to scripts, templates, etc. if they are non-standard.   * Set file paths to scripts, templates, etc. if they are non-standard.
  
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 +//Last edited 13.09.23 MSH/Helvetosaur//
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