Contents

• Verifying APS paths
• Manually Reconfiguring APS Paths
  • AutoCAD releases 12 & 13 for DOS
  • AutoCAD release 13 for Windows
  • AutoCAD releases 14 through 2006 for Windows

Verifying APS Paths

The paths to the APS software can be verified using the APS-VERIFY command. Type in APS-VERIFY at the command line and the following dialog will appear: (the information will vary)

Look under the "VERIFY AUTOCAD PATH" section: the "APS Program folder" should be "in path", the "APS Custom folder" should be "in path", and the "Path Sequence" should have "paths in proper sequence"

Scroll down a bit. The default configuration file (APS.CFG) under "VERIFY CONFIGURATION" should be "found" and you should verify that the path shown to the right is the correct file location. Sometimes a "rogue" configuration file gets in to a folder and is used instead of the correct file. This can happen if this "rogue" file is in a location that is higher up in the AutoCAD search path. Get rid of the "rogue" file and re-run this command to see if the correct configuration file is found.

If any of the above four items is not set correctly it can cause the APS software to act strangely or not work at all. To fix these paths you may reinstall the APS software or to manually fix the paths see below.

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Manually Reconfiguring APS Paths

The easiest way to reconfigure the paths to the APS software is to reinstall it, but the paths can also be reconfigured by following the instructions below for your release of AutoCAD:

• AutoCAD releases 12 & 13 for DOS
• AutoCAD release 13 for Windows
• AutoCAD releases 14 through 2006

Releases 12 & 13 for DOS:

For this example we will assume that this software should be set up locally on a single computer.

• The program files are installed in the "C:\APS\" directory
• The custom files are installed in the "C:\APS\Custom\" directory

In your AUTOEXEC.BAT, ACADR12.BAT or whichever batch file you set the AutoCAD system variables in, change the "SET ACAD=" line so that it includes the paths to the CUSTOM and APS directories. Assuming the above paths, the "SET ACAD=" line might look like this: (APS paths shown in red)

SET ACAD=C:\ACAD\SUPPORT;C:\ACAD\ADS\;C:\APS\CUSTOM;C:\APS;

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Release 13 for Windows:

For this example we will assume that this software should be set up for use on a network. (If you installed the APS software on a single computer do not add the "C:\Program Files\APS-Config" folder)

• The program files are installed in the "X:\APS\" folder
• The custom files are installed in the "X:\APS\Custom\" folder
• Each machine has local configuration, shortcut, and menu files located in the "C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files\" folder.

In AutoCAD type "Preferences" at the command prompt to open the configuration dialog.

Click on the "Environment" tab. The dialog will look something like this:

The area that we are interested in is the "Support" line. Click in the edit box next to where is says support and press the "End" key on your keyboard to get to the end of the text in this edit box. (You can also use the arrow keys if you prefer to scroll to the end) When your cursor is at the very end of the line it should look something like what is shown here at left. Make sure that your cursor is to the right of the semi-colon after FONTS; (or whatever the last entry is) and type in the following paths (these are from the assumptions above, substitute your paths):

C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files;X:\APS\Custom;X:\APS;

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Releases 14 through 2006:

For this example we will assume that this software should be set up for use on a network. (If you installed the APS software on a single computer do not add the "C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files" folder)

Note: The example below shows the setup of APS-2005, substitute your version (APS) in the path if applicable.

• The program files are installed in the "X:\APS-200X\" folder
• The custom files are installed in the "X:\APS-200X\Custom\" folder
• Each machine has local configuration, shortcut, and menu files located in the "C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files\" folder.

In AutoCAD type "Preferences" or "Options" at the command prompt to open the configuration dialog.

Click on the "Files" tab and then on the plus sign "+" next to "Support File Search Path" (it should be the top one). It might look something like this:

Press the button and then the button and locate the folder with the local configuration file. For this example the "C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files" folder.

Repeat the above process for the APS-200X\Custom and APS-200X folders. Make sure that you press the button prior to the button or you will simply change whichever path you last set up. The dialog should look something like this when done:

The order of the paths is important. The folder for the configuration file "C:\Program Files\APS-Local Files" should be on top, the X:\APS-200X\Custom folder next, and the X:\APS-200X folder on the bottom. If they are not in the proper order you can move them by highlighting one of them and pressing the or buttons.

These paths are from the assumptions above, please substitute your paths.

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