# Profiles & Settings Questions Common questions about managing profiles, backing up settings, and configuring DR Sim Manager. --- ## Where Are Configuration Files Stored? DR Sim Manager stores all its configuration and data in your local app data folder: - **Stable version**: `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\` - **Beta version**: `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManagerBeta\` > **tip** You can quickly open the AppData folder by pressing **Win + R**, typing `%LOCALAPPDATA%\DRSimManager`, and pressing Enter. ### File Reference | File / Folder | Contents | | ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | `app.json` | Application settings (gains, safety thresholds, refresh rate, shortcuts, etc.) | | `sim.json` | Sim config (simulator type, dimensions, axis settings) | | `outputs.json` | Output configurations (serial ports, mappings, etc.) | | `ui.config` | Window positions, dock layouts, UI state | | `drsm.lic` | License data | | `Profiles/` | All motion profiles, organized by game | | `HardwareProfiles/` | Hardware profile configurations | | `Plugins/` | Game plugins that have been installed | --- ## How to Back Up Your Settings To create a complete backup of your DR Sim Manager configuration: 1. Close DR Sim Manager. 2. Navigate to `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\`. 3. Copy the **entire folder** to a safe location (e.g., a USB drive, cloud storage, or another folder on your PC). To restore from a backup: 1. Close DR Sim Manager. 2. Copy the backed-up files back to `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\`, replacing the existing files. 3. Relaunch DR Sim Manager. > **note** You don't need to back up the license file — your license is stored on the server and can be reactivated on the same machine at any time. However, having a backup of the license file saves you from needing to re-enter your key. ### Selective Backup If you only want to back up specific parts: - **Profiles only**: Copy just the `Profiles` folder. - **Settings only**: Copy `app.json`, `sim.json`, and `outputs.json`. - **UI layout only**: Copy `ui.config`. --- ## How to Share Profiles ### Exporting a Profile 1. Open DR Sim Manager. 2. Right-click anywhere in the main interface and select **Browse Profiles**. 3. This opens the Profiles folder: `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\Profiles\`. 4. Navigate to the game folder (e.g., `AssettoCorsa\`). 5. Copy the `.json` file for the profile you want to share. ### Importing a Profile 1. Download the profile `.json` file. 2. Open the Profiles folder (right-click → **Browse Profiles**, or navigate to `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\Profiles\`). 3. Copy the `.json` file into the appropriate game folder. If the game folder doesn't exist, create it using the same name as it appears in DR Sim Manager's source list. 4. **Restart DR Sim Manager** to load the newly added profile. Profiles copied while the application is running will not appear until restart. ### Sharing on Discord The [Departed Reality Discord](https://discord.gg/skn2HzpbQy) has a `#drsm-profiles` channel dedicated to profile sharing. When sharing: - Include your simulator type (hexapod, quadpost, seat mover, etc.) and controller. - Mention which game the profile is for. - Add any relevant tags to help others find profiles for similar setups. > **caution** Profiles are tuned for specific simulator types. A profile made for a hexapod will feel very different on a seat mover. Look for profiles from users with the same simulator type as yours. For more details on sharing, see [Sharing Profiles](../profile-editor/sharing-profiles.md). --- ## How to Reset to Defaults ### Reset All Settings (Keep Profiles and License) 1. Close DR Sim Manager. 2. Navigate to `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\`. 3. Delete: `app.json`, `sim.json`, `outputs.json`, and `ui.config`. 4. Relaunch DR Sim Manager. Your profiles and license are preserved — only application settings, sim config, and output configurations are reset. ### Reset UI Layout Only If your dock layout is messed up or a window is off-screen: 1. Close DR Sim Manager. 2. Navigate to `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\`. 3. Delete only `ui.config`. 4. Relaunch DR Sim Manager. All docks will reset to their default positions. All other settings are preserved. ### Reset a Single Profile To reset a profile to defaults, simply delete the profile in the **Profile Editor** and create a new one with the same name. New profiles start with a default Primary cue configuration. ### Complete Factory Reset To completely start over: 1. Close DR Sim Manager. 2. Delete the entire `C:\Users\\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\` folder. 3. Relaunch DR Sim Manager. 4. You'll need to reactivate your license, reconfigure your sim, outputs, and profiles from scratch. > **danger** A complete factory reset deletes everything including your profiles. Back up your Profiles folder first if you want to keep them. --- ## Can I Use the Same Profile Across Multiple Games? Yes. DR Sim Manager supports **Global Profiles** that can be applied to any game of the same vehicle type. To create a global profile: 1. Go to the **Profile Editor**. 2. Click **New**. 3. Select **Global Profiles** from the game dropdown instead of a specific game. 4. Choose the vehicle type (car, aircraft, etc.). 5. Name your profile and configure it. Global profiles appear in the profile list for all games of the matching vehicle type. They're useful for maintaining consistent settings across similar games. --- ## Can I Copy Settings Between Stable and Beta? Yes. Since the stable and beta versions use separate data folders, you can copy configuration files between them: 1. Close both DR Sim Manager and DR Sim Manager Beta. 2. Copy the desired files from `%LOCALAPPDATA%\DRSimManager\` to `%LOCALAPPDATA%\DRSimManagerBeta\` (or vice versa). 3. You can copy `app.json`, `sim.json`, `outputs.json`, `ui.config`, and the `Profiles` and `HardwareProfiles` folders. For more details, see [Beta Testing](../../development/beta-testing.md). --- ## Where Can I Get Help? - **Documentation**: You're reading it. Use the navigation on the left to explore all topics. - **Discord**: Join the [Departed Reality Discord](https://discord.gg/skn2HzpbQy) for community support and profile sharing. - **Email**: Contact support at info@departedreality.com.