Reference - Understanding the GGP.INI File – GGP Systems Help Center

Overview

The GGP.INI file located on each client machine stores local, machine-specific settings for how GGP runs. These settings are distinct from user-specific configurations (which are saved in Personal.INI) and include preferences related to display, directories, printer settings, and application window state.

This file is essential for establishing how GGP behaves on a per-PC basis, regardless of which user is logged in.

Key Sections in Local GGP.INI

Section	Purpose
`[Logon]`	Stores the screen position of the login dialog
`[Directories]`	Defines the local paths for GGP components such as HomeDir, GGPDir
`[Active Applications]`	Tracks which GGP modules are active on this machine
`[General]`	Holds general configuration settings (license info, timeouts, etc.)
`[Display Settings]`	Sets screen pixel density (`PPI`) or other visual settings
`[Printer Settings]`	Specifies how GGP handles print jobs and which printer to use
`[Window]`	Saves the size, position, and state of the main GGP window
`[Details]`	Stores the name and ID of users who have logged in from this machine

Example: Local GGP.INI File

[Logon]
Top=600
Left=100

[Directories]
HomeDir=\\GGPSERVER\GGP_APPS\GGPWIN\HOME\
GGPDir=\\GGPSERVER\GGP_APPS\GGPWIN\PROGRAMS\
CopyCtrlDir=GGP\

[Active Applications]
GGP=True
ATFEdit=False

[General]
DigitiserLeftBtn=1
DigitiserRightBtn=4
OSLicense=GGP Systems Limited Croydon, Licence No LD123456 (2003)
InactiveTimeout=20

[Display Settings]
ScreenPPIx10=960

[Printer Settings]
GGPHandlesCopies=False
CurrentPrinter=\\WFSGGP01\Samsung ML-1510_700 Series

[Window]
WinState=wsNormal
WinLeft=0
WinTop=0
WinWidth=667
WinHeight=529

[Details]
UserName=Richard
UserID=117
UserName=Admin
UserID=73

Best Practices

✅ Close GGP before editing GGP.INI to avoid overwriting changes when the application exits.
✅ Backup the file before making manual edits.
✅ Use a plain-text editor like Notepad to make changes.
🚫 Do not confuse this file with Department.INI or Personal.INI, which store user or department-specific preferences.

Accessing the File

You can access the GGP.INI from within the application:

Open the GGP Applications Launcher.
Click the Users icon.
From the User menu, select Local GGP.INI to open it for viewing or editing.