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Where Is the STEP Config File?

STEP KDE physics rc file with source-pinned name.

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STEP keeps one rc file under XDG config with the name pinned in source. Recent files ride inside it. Standard KDE config throughout.

Linux-only simulator. Keep the single file.

Where STEP stores this, by platform

Linux
~/.config/steprc

Single KDE rc with recents inside. Source-pinned name. Standard XDG location.

Frequently asked questions

How do I back up STEP?

Copy the rc file with the app closed. Recent files travel inside it. Restoring means putting the file back.

stepkdephysicsconfig

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