=== How can I change the location of my data directory? ===
Here are general instructions for changing the location of your data directory, including how . You may find it useful to find your move the data directory in to facilitate the file browser if it is a hidden directory called .zyzzyvasynchronization of data between Zyzzyva on multiple devices - for example, through Dropbox.
Since Be sure to follow these directions closely because manually manipulating the Zyzzyva 2.1.0, the default data directory has no longer been a hidden directory called .zyzzyva, but instead a regular directory called Zyzzyva. However, can be potentially dangerous to your data if you have used a previous version, your data directory may still be called 're not careful.zyzzyvaYou should probably read the full instructions before taking any action so you're familiar with what steps are required.
Below are instructions if you want to change it. Be sure to follow these directions closely because manually manipulating the Zyzzyva data directory can be potentially dangerous to your data if you're not careful. You should probably read the full instructions before taking any action so you're familiar with what steps are required. # Open Zyzzyva and find out what your data directory is. It can be found by clicking the Edit->Preferences button (with a wrench and screwdriver), and looking at the Data Directory setting in the General section. Copy and paste or write down this location.
# '''IMPORTANT:''' Close Zyzzyva. We don't want Zyzzyva mucking around with your data directory while you're moving it.
# Find the location of your data directory in the file browser. You will need to enable viewing hidden directories, or else the .zyzzyva directory will not be visible.#* On Windows:#** Choose Tools->Folder Options from the menu.#** Open the View tab.#** Enable the 'Show hidden files and folders' option under 'Hidden files and folders', under "Files and Folders".#* On macOS:#** Follow these [https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/show-hidden-files-on-a-mac/ instructions]. #* On Linux:#** Open a console and 'cd' to the directory above your data directory. Use 'ls -A' to verify that the .zyzzyva directory exists.# '''Optional but a very good idea:''' Make a copy of the .zyzzyva data directory by right-clicking it and choosing Copy and then Paste (on Windows), or Duplicate (on macOS). This will act as a backup in case anything goes wrong.# Rename or move the .zyzzyva data directory to whatever you like. We suggest simply renaming it to Zyzzyva (without the dot). Remember where you moved it and what you renamed it to.
# Open Zyzzyva again. It will probably complain about missing databases, but tell it NO; do not create databases.
# Open the Preferences window again, and click the Browse button next to the Data Directory setting. Use the file browser to find the new location of your data directory.
# Restart Zyzzyva, just to be sure it is using the new data directory. If it doesn't complain about missing databases, everything should be okay. If it does complain about databases, retrace the above steps to figure out where you went wrong.
'''Note:''' In Zyzzyva versions before Release 2.1.0, the default data directory was a hidden folder named .Zyzzyva. You will have to enable the viewing of hidden folders to move that data directory.
=== Can I keep my Zyzzyva data on a USB thumb drive? ===