Where Is the Gretl Config File?
Gretl prefs rc with user dir plus system data trees.
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Gretl keeps prefs in an rc file with a user dir beside it. System data plus scripts branch under share trees. R docs plus official tables pin the set.
Linux release with outdated Windows mappings omitted. Keep rc plus user dir together.
Where Gretl stores this, by platform
~/.gretl2rc
Prefs rc created on first GUI run with user dir beside. System data plus scripts in share. R docs corroborate. Windows mappings outdated.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Gretl?
Copy the rc file plus user dir with the app closed. Restoring means putting both back before launch. System trees reinstall with packages.
Where is the prefs file?
Prefs file creates on first GUI run with user dir beside it. System data plus scripts ship in share trees. R docs corroborate the trio.
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