Configuration Variable for defaul plot config file

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We use custom plot configuration files for each project to adjust output colors of fill shapes and utilities for our plan sets. These are stored in the symb folder in our project directory. The problem is every time a new dgn is added to the pset, it resets the plot config to "FDOT.pdf". 
 Is there a default project configuration variable that would make this select my project plot config when adding new DGNs instead of reverting to FDOT.pltcfg? 
 I checked this master list here: https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/MicroStation%20Help-v14/en/GUID-4697DF18-1C2C-7405-C05C-5964D0DF25D6.html but none of the ones I tried seemed to work. 
 Thank you!

MattSexton · Accepted Answer

Nicholas, 
 There are two variables to work with here. One is the MS_DEFAULT_PLTCFG variable which is undefined. You could define it in a "CUSTOMVARS.TXT" file which you would place in your C:\FDOTSS10\WORKSPACE\USERS\ folder for a standalone workstation or the same location on the server for a client/server configuration. 
 Additionally in that CUSTOMVARS.TXT file you'd want to add the project SYMB folder to the variable MS_PLTCFG_PATH. You'd want to use an angle bracket > to specify the variable so as add to it and not overwrite the current value. 
 Let me know if this makes sense or if I can be of further assistance. 
 
 Thansk!

Configuration Variable for defaul plot config file

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