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Summary: VDM organizes its files across four key locations by default. Understanding these locations helps you manage and troubleshoot your VDM installation with ease.

1️⃣ AppData (user-specific settings) - contains the user's OPTIONS, VDM.lic file and their RECENT file by default

2️⃣ ProgramData (system service files) - contains the Windows Service DLLs and EXE, SERVICEOPTIONS and Global OPTIONS file.

3️⃣ Program Files (main application components) - contains VDM dlls, executable, service folder and report import

4️⃣ Documents (user-generated data and reports) - user defined data, reports, connection profiles etc.

Important Note: If using an imported options file, the folder locations set in the OPTIONS file will be used.

Detailed Breakdown of Install Locations

1️⃣ AppData (User-Specific Settings & License Files)

This directory contains key user-specific files such as preferences, license details, and recent activity logs.

Default Install Location: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\BridgeWorks VDM\

How to Access: AppData

1. Open the File Explorer.

2. Type %appdata% in the address bar and press Enter.

3. Select the BridgeWorks VDM folder.

Files Found Here:

✔ VDM OPTIONS file
✔ VDM License file
✔ RECENT file
✔ VDM.msi

2️⃣ ProgramData (System-Level Settings & Service Files)

This directory stores service-related components and global configurations.

Default Install Location: C:\ProgramData\BridgeWorks VDM\

How to Access: ProgramData

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Type %programdata% in the address bar and press Enter.

3. Select BridgeWorks VDM.

Files Found Here:

✔ Service folder (DLLs and EXE files)
✔ Install logs
✔ Service options
✔ Global options

3️⃣ Program Files (Main Application Files)

This is where the core VDM files, including the executable, are stored.

Default Install Location: C:\Program Files\BridgeWorks LLC\BridgeWorks VDM\

How to Access: Program Files

• Open File Explorer.

• Type program files in the address bar and press Enter.

• Navigate to BridgeWorks LLC > BridgeWorks VDM.

Files Found Here:

✔ VDM.exe (Main Application)
✔ ReportsImport.exe
✔ DLLs
✔ Service Folder

4️⃣ Documents (User-Generated Data & Reports)

This folder stores user-defined data, including reports, profiles, and settings.

How to Access: Documents

• Open File Explorer. 

• Navigate to Documents. 

• Select BridgeWorks VDM. 

Files Found Here:

✔ Bridgit AI
✔ Favorites
✔ Formats
✔ Formulas
✔ Insights
✔ Jobs
✔ Linking
✔ Lists
✔ Logs
✔ Maps
✔ Profiles
✔ Templates
✔ VDMDB
✔ Views
✔ Calendar