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--- setting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time [2022/05/25 03:41] – [Creating a new data file] Mark Glover
+++ setting_up_msupply:starting_for_first_time [2022/05/30 01:43] – [Creating a new data file] Mark Glover
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   - Quit mSupply if it is running.
-  - Start mSupply and then immediately hold down the "alt" key.  You will now be shown the following which has a number of radio buttons with the different options available:{{ tutorial:/new_file_option.jpg?450 }}
+  - Start mSupply and then <wrap em>immediately</wrap> hold down the **Alt** key.  You will now be shown the following which has a number of radio buttons with the different options available:{{ tutorial:/new_file_option.jpg?450 }}
-  - Choose the 3rd radio button **Create a new data file** . Another window will open where you can choose the location and name of your new data.
+  - Choose the 3rd radio button **Create a new data file**.
+  - Another window will open where you can choose the location and name of your new data.
+  - You will be prompted for where to create the log file.  Generally, it is OK to put the log file in the same location as the data file.
 ==== Default file location ====