Change the Start-in Directory on Windows

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Locate and right-click the relevant HyperWorks Desktop application icon from the Start menu Altair HyperWorks <Version> group.
    • Locate and right-click the HyperWorks Desktop executable file, for example <altair_home>\hwdektop\hw\bin\<platform>\hw.exe.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. In the dialog, select the Shortcut tab.
  4. Edit the Start in field to contain the path to the directory in which you want to run the HyperWorks Desktop application.
    This directory becomes the start-in directory.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Start the HyperWorks Desktop application as defined in the Start HyperWorks Desktop Applications section.