userdir.txt

[jamoecw]

File locations, Windowed mode, DLC names/numbers

This is a modified copy of the sticky thread with a similar title from CK2. Please point out any errors or additions below. File Locations on Windows The default location for the executables (eu4.exe and eu4_launch.exe and DLCs) is in...

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indicates that to change the save file location you create a text file called userdir and place the path to the save files in it. i haven't seen a more recent post to clarify if this has changed, however it doesn't seem to be working. am i missing something or was this feature quietly cut?

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

... am i missing something or was this feature quietly cut?

Disclaimer. I'm just another forum member

You seem to miss something or made a mistake. Works fine for me.

Be sure it's a only *.txt file and not a *.txt.txt file. Happens when the Explorer doesn't show extensions and hence
one gets added manually, even though it's not necessary and already there.

Content should look similar to this (example) or as in the link you posted.

D:\Crusader Kings II Libraries\Crusader Kings II - 3.300

Only to the major folder for the cache files, not directly to the save games folder.

 

[jamoecw]

Disclaimer. I'm just another forum member

You seem to miss something or made a mistake. Works fine for me.

Be sure it's a only *.txt file and not a *.txt.txt file. Happens when the Explorer doesn't show extensions and hence
one gets added manually, even though it's not necessary and already there.

Content should look similar to this (example) or as in the link you posted.

D:\Crusader Kings II Libraries\Crusader Kings II - 3.300

Only to the major folder for the cache files, not directly to the save games folder.

color me embarrassed. installed windows and forgot to turn on the the file extensions.

thanks, all works now.

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

color me embarrassed. installed windows and forgot to turn on the the file extensions.

thanks, all works now.

Great. You aren't the first with that problem, at all...aaand i have to admit it happened to me too
after a fresh install of Windows.

I'm glad i could help.