Appendix E: Initialization Files; Initialization Files - CAKEWALK PRO AUDIO User Manual

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Many Windows applications, as well as Windows itself, use Þles to store
information about your preferences and conÞguration. Often
applications store values to these Þles when you make selections in the
program using menus or dialog boxes. However, you can also change
these Þles directly. In some cases, there is no way to change the settings
in the application, and changing the Þle directly is the only way.

Initialization Files

This appendix documents three initialization Þles, which are stored in
the Pro Audio program folder (by default, C:\Program
Files\Cakewalk\Cakewalk Pro Audio 9):
¥ cakewalk.ini
¥ ttsseq.ini
¥ aud.ini
To view and edit the cakewalk.ini Þle, choose Options-Initialization
File. Use the Windows Notepad to open and alter any of the three Þles.
There are several other .
not attempt to edit or modify these Þles in any way. Changes to these
other Þles could cause Pro Audio to stop operating properly.
Before making any changes to any of the .ini Þles, you should make a
backup copy in case you make a mistake. After you have made your
changes, save the Þle and close Notepad. Pro Audio reads the settings in
these Þles only when it Þrst starts up. Therefore, if you change any
settings while Pro Audio is running, you should exit and restart Pro
Audio in order for the changes to take effect.
Appendix E:
Initialization Files
Þles in the Pro Audio folder, but you should
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