Xdat files misinstalled.

tullik

Version 2.1.0.1141 on 64-bit Windows 7

When installing, I prime an empty folder with MainSettings.dat and Directories.dat to redirect install targets:

Mainsettings.dat:

Data=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\S\2012\_Yes\

Directories.dat:

Backups=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\F\_2012\Backups Cache=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\F\_2012\Cache Tasks=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\F\_2012\Tasks Snapshot=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\F\_2012\Snapshots
Settings=C:\Program Files\Macecraft\S\2012\_Yes

The four required .xdat files are not placed in the specified location. Instead, they wind up all alone in a separate Settings folder within the jv16PT program folder.

Capture no xdats.JPG

Capture errant Settings folder.JPG

jv16

This is by design, I'm afraid. The installer doesn't read or honor the MainSettings.dat, only jv16 PowerTools itself uses that file.

tullik

jv16 wrote
This is by design, I'm afraid. The installer doesn't read or honor the MainSettings.dat, only jv16 PowerTools itself uses that file.

Version 2.1.0.1155 on 32-bit Windows 7 -- Installer

The orphaned content now includes not only the xdat files, but also the reinstated ICONS folder. At some future time, it might be worth making the Installer honor MainSettings.dat if present.

In the meantime, or even forever, it's an easy extra step for an advanced user to copy/move the content of the orphaned Settings folder to the intended Settings folder before actually using a new jv16 PowerTools version for the first time.