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Entry #261: I've moved my PC Data Directory and no Expressions Appear

Question
I've moved my PC Data Directory and no Expressions Appear
Answer
After moving the VP directory where the data is kept on a PC (usually c:\vp\data\machine_name), you have to remember to merge the old expression file into the new expression file.

Follow these steps:

- Select Analyze | Expressions

- Click the Merge button

- Choose the old .VEX file to merge from (it will be in the old directory)

- Click OK

The program will merge the old expression file with the new one. It will not overwrite anything that exists in the new expression file, it will simply add things from the old expression file that are not in the new expression file.

Symptoms
Expressions missing after the ViewPoint data directory has been moved.
Cause
Not having the old expression file merged into the new one.