Final Cut Pro 6: About loading network settings on a per-workstation basis

Final Cut Pro checks local and network directories on startup

Each time it is opened, Final Cut Pro checks two local directories for Easy Setups, plug-ins, master templates, window and keyboard layouts, button bars, and so forth. Final Cut Pro can also check a network path.

Final Cut Pro checks these local directories:

• /Users/username/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data/
• /Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro System Settings/

Final Cut Pro checks this network path:

• /Network/Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro/

The network path is accessible if:

• Your computer is connected to a server running Mac OS X Server.
• Your network administrator has properly configured the accounts within your local network so that your computer has access to the above directory.

To disable loading network settings on a per-workstation basis

If your network environment is configured as mentioned above, you can disable loading settings from the network on a per-workstation basis.

Follow the instructions below for each Final Cut Pro workstation that you do not want to check the network for settings:

1. Open TextEdit (or another text editing application).
2. Choose Save from the File menu.
3. Name the text file "DisableNetworkPlugins.txt" and save it to the following location on the local workstation:
   /Library/Application Support/Final Cut Pro System Support/Plugins/

For more information about setting up accounts within your local network, contact your network administrator or the documentation included with Mac OS X Server.