Copying your existing Speedstack config files to a new system

Speedstack stores operating and configuration information between sessions. This application note describes the procedure for a Speedstack user to copy the existing workspace to a new machine.

Ensure all data files, stackup, project and material library files are backed up to a safe location.

Locating the Speedstack configuration files

On Windows 10 and 11 systems the Speedstack configuration files are usually located in the C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Polar\Speedstack folder. 
To confirm the location C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\ folder on your system open a Command Prompt  and enter ‘Set AppData’

The following Speedstack configuration files should be copied to your new system:

• Speedstack.inix – contains general settings including colours, default structure values, file location paths and license selections
• Defaultprintsettings.prs – the technical report settings.
  Note: If you use multiple report formats there will be other files with the .prs file extension that should also be copied
• ColumnOrder.mlcx – the Material Library column selection order. If you use the Speedstack Material Library default column order it will not be necessary to copy this file
• ManufacturingOptions.mopx – the manufacturing constraints used for the DRC checks
• FinishingMethodSettings.optx - contains settings for the Apply Finishing option
• MaterialsLibraryFilters.optx – the Material Library filter settings
• OnlineLibrary.optx – the Online Library settings

Locating the Speedstack configuration files

On Windows 10 and 11 systems the Speedstack configuration files are usually located in the C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Polar\Speedstack folder. 
To confirm the location C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\ folder on your system open a Command Prompt  and enter ‘Set AppData’

Applying the configuration files to the new system

On your new system:

1. Install Speedstack
2. Run Speedstack for the first time. This will create a series of configuration files containing default values
3. Close Speedstack
4. Locate the Speedstack configuration files on the new system using the procedure described above
5. Copy the configuration files into the folder identified in step #4
6. Run Speedstack, it will now use your original configuration.

See also AP635 - Applying the same Speedstack config to multiple users