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  1. .. _config:
  2. Configuration File
  3. ==================
  4. KCG uses values saved in a configuration file. This file offers basic configuration possibilities.
  5. There are two files for configuration, one is the default file in the installation directory and the other
  6. is the user configuration file located in ~/.kcg/cofig.cfg.
  7. .. important:: Never change the default configuration file. Custom configuration always belongs into the
  8. user configuration file ~/.kcg/config.cfg
  9. The possible variables for the general behaviour of the gui are listed below
  10. * language - The language of the Gui
  11. * default_save_location - The location where all your acquisitions will be saved (in subdirectories)
  12. * default_subdirectory_name - The default pattern for the subdirectory name
  13. * force_ask - Whether to ask accept "Cancel" when asked for subdirectory name parts
  14. * show_advanced_control - Whether to show the advanced table view as default
  15. * several variables holding the location of icons used for toolbars etc.
  16. There are some variables that affect the board
  17. * bunches_per_turn - How many bunches fit in your ring
  18. * save_header - whether to save the header to datafiles as default or not
  19. * tRev - Revolution time in your ring
  20. .. note:: Check the configuration file and its comments for other variables and more important for possible values