What is preference file in SAP PLM-ECC - SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR)?

SAP Term: preference file

• Component: PLM-ECC

• Component Name: SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR)

• Description: Text file that contains defined variables. It controls the behavior of the SAP PLM integration.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A preference file is a type of file used in SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR) to store user preferences. It contains information about the user's settings, such as the language, display options, and other preferences. The preference file is stored on the user's computer and is used to customize the user experience when using SAP ECTR.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a preference file, the user must first create one. This can be done by going to the “Preferences” tab in SAP ECTR and selecting “Create Preference File”. The user can then customize their settings and save the file. Once saved, the preference file will be used whenever the user opens SAP ECTR.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that preference files are stored on the user's computer, so if they switch computers or delete their preference file, they will need to create a new one. Additionally, it is recommended that users back up their preference files in case they need to restore them in the future.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about preference files in SAP ECTR, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ECTR/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html