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Directories and Files

Here is an overview of the directories and files on standard installations.

Windows

PurposeFile / Directory
executableskychart.exe (the main program)
executablecdcicon.exe (the clock with many times)
executablevarobs.exe (Variable Star Observer)
InstallationC:\Program Files\ciel
User dataC:\Users\[user]\AppData\Local\Skychart

The user data directories is hidden, type %LOCALAPPDATA% in the Explorer bar to open it.

Linux

PurposeFile / Directory
executable/usr/bin/skychart (the main program)
executable/usr/bin/cdcicon (the clock with many times)
executable/usr/bin/varobs (Variable Star Observer)
Installation/usr/share/skychart
User data~/.skychart (watch the preceding dot, this makes the directory 'hidden'.)

Mac OS X

PurposeDirectory
executableskychart.app (the main program)
executablevarobs.app (Variable Star Observer)
Installation/Applications/Cartes du Ciel
User data~/Library/Application Support/skychart

The content of the user data directory