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Changing the default program for .notebook files

If you install a SMART program other than SMART Notebook software that can open .notebook files, you can set that program to be the default for .notebook files. If you want, you can change the default program back to SMART Notebook software later.

ClosedTo change the default program when you open a file

  1. Open a .notebook file using SMART Notebook software (see Opening files).

    A message appears asking whether you want to change the default program for .notebook files to SMART Notebook software.

  2. Press Yes.

ClosedTo change the default program using the Preferences dialog box

  1. Select Edit > Preferences.

    The SMART Notebook Preferences dialog box appears.

  2. Press General.

  3. Press Make Default.

  4. If you want a message to appear when you open a .notebook file and your default program isn’t SMART Notebook software, select Tell me if SMART Notebook software isn’t the default program for .notebook files.

  5. Press OK.