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Relocating Windows temporary files 

You can relocate temporary files just for LUSAS Modeller and Solver using the Configuration Utility.  The Windows temporary files for all applications can be relocated as follows:

  • For Windows XP and earlier go to Start > Control Panel > (double click) System icon > Advanced tab > (click) Environment variables button
  • For Windows 7 go to Start > Control Panel > (double click) System icon > Advanced system settings > (click) Environment variables button
  • For Windows 8 and 8.1 in Windows Search select Settings (Windows Key + W) and search for “Environment variables”, then click on a suitable search result to edit them for your user account or for the system (all user accounts)

Create "New..." or "Edit" exisitng "TMP" and "TEMP" variables field, giving a suitable disk drive and folder in the value field. Click the "OK" button to implement the changes.


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