Hello All, I have a question regarding .arg & CUIX files. 1. Does the .arg file have the settings of the CUIX file? For example if I want to use a .arg file in another machine to use the same settings for both comps, will the setup be exactly the same?2. Does the CUIX file have the settings of the .arg file ? For example if I want to use a CUIX file in another machine to use the same settings for both comps, will the setup be exactly the same?I tried to do a copy of the existing CUIX to a NEW file for backup, but it did not copy the settings of the Quick Access Bar & other settings unless I do them individually. For example I modified the "Double Click Action" menu. But when I looked at the existing CUIX file it showed an older date when it was modified. I'm sure I have not explained myself very clearly so please let me know if more info is needed.ThanksKenJG (AutoCad 2014)

An ARG file is not the same as a CUIX file.An .ARG file is an AutoCAD file used to store user profile settings. These profiles store drawing environment settings.  These settings are the ones you will find under Options. The CUIX file stores the information for your menus, toolbars and Ribbon(s).

What is controlled by the CUI? The following interface items are stored and controlled using the CUIx file. Workspaces - store the current stateand visibility of the user interface items.Ribbon Tabs - store the ribbon tab interface items. Ribbon Panels - store the ribbon panel interface items. Contextual Tab States (2010-2012 only) - store the context sensitive ribbon tabs. Quick Properties - store the settings and status of the mini-properties dialog. Rollover Tip - store the contents of the object rollover tips and reports. Shortcut Menus - store the contents of object based Right Click menus. Keyboard Shortcuts – store command shortcuts available to the user. Double Click Actions –store command actions to execute when a user issues a Double Click on an object. Mouse Buttons – store command shortcuts as mapped to the mouse buttons. What is NOT controlled by the CUI?The following items are not controlled by the CUI interface command. Aliases – generated by AutoCAD, or defined by a user. Tool Palettes – used to automate access to standards, tools, etc. Options – such as file paths, user preferences, screen colors, fonts, etc. Profiles –and associated settings.The above is courtesy of the AutoDesk University course entitled, "Making the CUI Work for You" by Jeanne Aarhus Associates, LLC.  Course number AC3795; Date: November, 2011.

Hello All,Thank you for your reply. I did not actually copy the CUIX file. I went to customize settings in acad14. Then on the right-side created a NEW file (called cad2014.cuix) and copied over the workspace settings on the left -side to the right-right-side. I did make changes in the Quick Access Bar & other settings, then I individually coped over the settings I modified. My main questions if I make changes to the other settings (not the Workspace settings) do i have to do this same procedure every time?BRKenJG

Changes to what other settings?What exactly are you attempting to do?  I'm guessing you are not going to be sharing all this with a co-worker or running the same exact setup at home as you are at work.

Hello John, Thanks for the quick reply.  Hope I can explain correctly.For example, in the Customize Settings, I change the Double Click Acton "the leader". Before it was set to open the Quick Properties Dialog box.  I now changed it to open the Properties box.  I did this for a few settings.  So now I use a computer at home and I want to save the settings I changed at work (CUIx) file and use it at home. I don't want to have to repeat the procedure at home. What is the easiest way to use a .arg & CUIx file I change at work and use at home. Right now I think the customize settings shows it's using the acad.cuix file not the new file I created (acad2014.cuix). Do I copy the acad.cuix file and rename it?I'm sure your even more confused, sorry LOL.BrKenJG 

The process for creating and loading a partial CUIx file is covered in your AutoCAD Help file.  I recommend that you read it then follow it.As for using your work ARG and CUIx files on your home system you manually migrate the CUIx file (i.e. - copy it to the same folder as the main cui) and you import the ARG file via the Options > Profiles > Import feature.