Where Does Maxima Store Settings?
Maxima keeps startup commands and preferences in an init file inside a versioned folder in home. Common path and packages pattern.
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Maxima separates startup behavior from math documents. Init commands, display preferences and package paths live in files under a maxima folder in home. Worksheets live wherever saves put them.
The exact init filename can vary by Maxima version and frontend, so treat the path below as the common location. Copy it for matching sessions and keep worksheets under version control separately.
Where Maxima stores this, by platform
~/.maxima/maxima-init.lisp
Common location for startup commands and display preferences. The filename can vary by version and frontend, so confirm with a fresh change first. Worksheets stay outside in working folders.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Maxima settings?
Copy the maxima init file to the same relative path on the new machine. Startup commands, display options and loaded packages travel with it. User packages live beside it, so include the whole folder for full moves.
Where are my worksheets?
In working folders wherever saves put them, commonly Documents with .mac or .wxm extensions. The home folder only holds startup behavior plus package paths. Check recent files inside the frontend for true worksheet paths.
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