◦ Set the default Checkpoint Tree display (des_exp_display_type)—Sets the default Checkpoint Tree display as Tree or Timeline.

◦ Store the Exploration session files in the following folder (des_exp_data_path)—Specifies the directory for storing the Design Exploration files. Browse to a directory or type the full path to change the directory.

◦ Open the Checkpoint Properties dialog box when a checkpoint is added or converted (des_exp_show_cp_props_dialog)—Opens the Checkpoint Properties dialog box when you add a checkpoint.

◦ Back up models in session when starting and during Design Exploration session (des_exp_create_backups)—Backs up all models in session when you start a Design Exploration session and models opened during the session.

◦ When a ‘Save’ command is used, do not show a confirmation message before adding a new checkpoint (des_exp_confirm_on_save)—Displays or does not display a confirmation message when you use a Save command. A new checkpoint is added.

◦ Create automatic checkpoints on specific system events (des_exp_create_auto_cps)—Automatically creates a checkpoint after system events, such as regeneration.

◦ Maximum number of sequential automatic checkpoints—Sets the maximum number of automatically created checkpoints allowed. The default is 5. Use the arrows or type an integer from 1 to 99 to change the default. Additional automatically created checkpoints override existing automatic checkpoints.