Reference Guide

Initialization Files
Many Windows applications, as well as Windows itself, use files to store information about your
preferences and configuration. Often applications store values to these files when you make
selections in the program using menus or dialog boxes. However, you can also change these files
directly. In some cases, there is no way to change the settings in the application, and changing the
file directly is the only way.
See:
Initialization Files
Initialization File Format
Variables in the [Options] Section
Variables in the [MIDI Input Devices] Section
Variables in the [MIDI Output Devices] Section
Variables in AUD.ini
Initialization Files
This appendix documents three initialization files, which are stored in the SONAR program folder (by
default, C:\Program Files\Cakewalk\SONAR 8.5.
• Cakewalk.ini
• TTSseq.ini
• Aud.ini
To view and edit the Cakewalk.ini file, choose Options > Initialization File. Use the Windows
Notepad to open and alter any of the three files. There are several other .ini files in the SONAR
folder, but you should not attempt to edit or modify these files in any way. Changes to these other
files could cause SONAR to stop operating properly.
Before making any changes to any of the .ini files, you should make a backup copy in case you
make a mistake. After you have made your changes, save the file and close Notepad. SONAR reads