Copy-C4DPreferences

This PowerShell script simplifies the migration of preferences and plugins from one major Cinema 4D release to another.

Features

• Easily copy configuration files, preferences, and plugins between different Cinema 4D versions.
• Configurable text file for easy specification of which files and folders to migrate.

Instructions

Step 1: Configure Files and Folders

• Open the file C4D-FilesToCopy.txt.
• Add the paths of the files and folders you'd like to migrate. Each path should be listed on a new line.

Step 2: Run the PowerShell Script

• Open Windows PowerShell.
• Navigate to the folder containing the script.
• Run the script using the following command:

  .\Copy-C4DPreferences.ps1
  

Step 3: Specify Source and Destination

• When prompted, enter the source and destination folder paths.
  • The source folder is typically where the Cinema 4D version you're migrating from stores its preferences.
    • Example: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Maxon\202x.0.0_hash
  • The destination folder is where the Cinema 4D version you're migrating to stores its preferences.
    • Example: C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Maxon\202x.5.0_hash