How do I Change Data Directory Location (Advanced Folder Options)?

Change the Data Directory location to move your HomeGauge data to a different location on your computer. Your data folder includes your reports, templates, invoice, contacts list, and other data.

Check the Current Data Directory Location

Changing the file path in the software is not the same as moving the documents. Below are the steps to find what the current file path is for your HomeGauge data folder.

1. With HomeGauge software open, click Options > Advanced Folder Option.
   
2. HomeGauge will prompt you to close the current report. Click Yes.
   
3. Read the Current Data Directory, which is usually C:\Users\[Windows Account Name]\Documents\HomeGauge

Change the Data Directory Location

Changing the file path in the software is not the same as moving the documents. Below are the steps to find, copy, and paste your HomeGauge data folder to a new location.

1. Close HomeGauge and open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the location of your HomeGauge data folder (usually in the Documents folder).
3. Right-click the HomeGauge folder and choose Copy.
   
   Note: We recommend Copy over Cut because if something goes wrong, the original files are still in the original location.
   
   
4. Navigate to the location you would like to paste the HomeGauge folder.
   Note: We recommend this should NOT be in a cloud-based repository (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), since network sync issues can interfere with uploads to the Dashboard.
   
   
5. Right-click empty space in the window and choose Paste.
   
6. Run HomeGauge. You may need to right-click the icon and choose Run as Administrator.
7. With HomeGauge software open, click Options > Advanced Folder Option.
   
8. HomeGauge will prompt you to close the current report. Click Yes.
9. Click Change Data Directory to open the Select Folder window.
10. Navigate to the new HomeGauge folder location.
11. Click the HomeGauge folder to highlight it in blue.
12. Click OK at the bottom.
13. HomeGauge will open a warning Window. Type YES in the box and click OK to proceed.
    
14. Close then re-open HomeGauge software.
15. Once you have confirmed that HomeGauge is working like normal, remove the HomeGauge folder in the original Data Directory location.