Workspace location (Desktop)
Default location of the workspace¶
By default, Team Edition stores all its configuration files in the following folder:
| OS | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %APPDATA%\DBeaverData\ |
| MacOS | ~/Library/DBeaverData/ |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/DBeaverData/ ($XDG_DATA_HOME=~/.local/share if not set) |
Folders inside DBeaverData¶
| Folder | Location |
|---|---|
team-workspace |
Workspace files for Team Edition. |
drivers |
Auto downloaded database drivers. |
install-data |
Runtime files used by different versions ofr product. |
secure |
Global credentials (encrypted with master password). |
settings |
Global settings (e.g. user interface language). |
Switch workspace¶
Switch the workspace to change where Team Edition stores settings, connections, and local data.
Switch workspace¶
- Open File -> Switch workspace.
- Select a workspace from the list (If you have already switched your workspace previously), or click Other....
- In the dialog, choose or enter a new workspace path.
- Click Launch.
Copy settings¶
When switching, you can copy settings to the new workspace:
- Workbench layout - opened views, layout, and perspectives
- Preferences - UI behavior, and editors configuration
Custom location¶
You can specify a custom workspace location by passing parameter -data <path> in the command line. <path> can be an
absolute or relative directory path.
Migrating workspace¶
To transfer everything, including configurations, projects, scripts, diagrams, and other workspace data, copy the entire workspace folder and place it in the corresponding location on the new machine.
Note
In the Team Edition, Projects and Scripts are stored on the server and will be automatically synchronized after you log in to the Team Edition desktop client.