# PCGen Location Options

The Location menu option allows you to select the locations of:

- The Browser Path plus the option to clear it again. This is used to preview output sheets.
- The Character Directory . This is where the created PC files are stored.
- The Portraits Directory . This is where the .jpg or .gif files that correspond to the created PC files sit. They display in the Description tab and some output sheets.
- The Data Directory . This is where the list files for all available sources are located.
- The Custom Directory . This is where the list files for custom source files generated by the list editors are located.
- The Vendor Data Directory . This is where the list files for additional source files produced by third parties of the users are located.
- The Docs Directory . This is where these fantastic documents are located.
- The System Directory . This is where the game system files are located.
- The Output Sheet Directory . This is where the Output Sheets are located.
- The Preview Sheet Directory . This is where the Preview Sheets are located.
- Create Character Backup Files . When checked PCGen will create a second backup pcg file when saving characters.
- The Character Backup Files . This is where the Character Backup Files files are located. If left blank Character Backup Files are saved in the same location as the primary character file.
- The option.ini Directory . This is where your selected preferences and filter settings are stored. You can select the PCGen Directory (will be overwritten by updates!), your Home Directory (so individual users of a shared PC can have a different set of preferences) or a selected directory.