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vufind2:local_settings_directory [2015/12/08 19:30] – ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation demiankatzconfiguration:local_settings_directory [2015/12/14 20:16] – ↷ Page moved from vufind2:local_settings_directory to configuration:local_settings_directory demiankatz
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 ====== Local Settings Directory ====== ====== Local Settings Directory ======
  
-A key concept of [[start|VuFind 2.x]] is the "local settings directory."  This directory should contain all of your customized configuration files.  Storing all of your modified settings in one place makes it easier to upgrade VuFind and also allows you to create multiple distinct configurations for a single instance of VuFind.+A key concept of VuFind 2.x and later is the "local settings directory."  This directory should contain all of your customized configuration files.  Storing all of your modified settings in one place makes it easier to upgrade VuFind and also allows you to create multiple distinct configurations for a single instance of VuFind.
  
 Although this convention offers power and convenience, it can lead to some confusion.  When editing configurations, always be sure you edit the "local" version.  You should not modify the default configurations found in the "config/local" subdirectory of your VuFind home directory.  Always copy configuration files into your local directory before changing them. Although this convention offers power and convenience, it can lead to some confusion.  When editing configurations, always be sure you edit the "local" version.  You should not modify the default configurations found in the "config/local" subdirectory of your VuFind home directory.  Always copy configuration files into your local directory before changing them.
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 ===== Further Reading ===== ===== Further Reading =====
  
-See some useful applications of the local directory on the [[installation:installing_multiple_instances]] page.+See some useful applications of the local directory on the [[installation:installing_multiple_instances|installing multiple instances]] page.
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configuration/local_settings_directory.txt · Last modified: 2023/07/18 13:42 by demiankatz