Setting the Default Open File Format

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You can set what file format is selected by default in the Open dialog box.

To set the default file format:

1. From the File menu, choose Preferences.

The Preferences dialog box appears.

2. Click Open/Save.

3. In the Opening Files section, click Use Default File Format and choose the format you want from the list

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If Use Default File Format is not selected, the first time you use the Open dialog box the ChemDraw format is shown. Subsequent uses show the last format used.