Restore GibbsCAM to Default Factory Settings

Restore GibbsCAM to Default Factory Settings

To reset GibbsCAM to its default settings and resolve potential software issues, please follow these steps:
  1. Ensure GibbsCAM is closed.
  2. Run the Recovery Tool.
  3. Remove User Preferences files.
Important: Do not run the Migration Tool after the reset, as this may reintroduce the problem.

Recovery Tool
The Recovery Tool can be found by going to the Start menu and doing a search for the name. Each version of GibbsCAM you have installed has its own Recovery Tool, so make sure you run the one for the version of GibbsCAM you are using.

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User Preferences Files


1. Close Gibbs completely.
2. Navigate to the following folder.
  • For GibbsCAM 2026: C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming\Gibbs\GibbsCAM\26.0.XX
  • For GibbsCAM 2025: C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Roaming\CAMBRIO\GibbsCAM\25.0.XX
If you cannot find the "AppData" folder in step 2, follow these steps:
  • Open the "View" tab in File Explorer.
  • Check the box labeled "Hidden items."



3. Delete all files within this folder.
4. Start Gibbs.

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