Recycling locally stored files after closing in Studio for InDesign and InCopy

When a file is opened with Studio for InDesign and InCopy, it is saved to the local system so that it can be edited. By default, the local file is completely removed from the system when the file is closed. It can however also be moved to the Trash Can / Recycle bin so that it can be recovered when needed.

This article explains how this is done.

Default location

The default location in which this file is stored depends on the version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy that is used, as outlined below.

Note: This location can be customized by using the UseCustomBaseFolder setting.

Version 20 for Adobe 2025 and higher

For Studio for InDesign and InCopy 20.0.0 for Adobe 2025 or any higher version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy, the default location is as follows:

macOS

• Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/WoodWingStudio.noindex/InCopy
• Users/<user name>/Library/Application Support/WoodWingStudio.noindex/InDesign

Windows

• C:\Users\<username>\appdata\local\WoodWingStudio.noindex\InCopy
• C:\Users\<username>\appdata\local\WoodWingStudio.noindex\InDesign

Version 19 for Adobe 2024 and lower

For Studio for InDesign and InCopy 19.0.0 for Adobe 2024 or any lower version of Studio for InDesign and InCopy, the default location is as follows:

macOS

• Users/<user name>/Documents/WoodWingStudio.noindex/InCopy
• Users/<user name>/Documents/WoodWingStudio.noindex/InDesign

Windows

• C:\Users\<username>\My Documents\WoodWingStudio.noindex\InCopy
• C:\Users\<username>\My Documents\WoodWingStudio.noindex\InDesign

Actions when the file is closed

When the file is closed, the locally stored file is completely removed from the system.

Moving files to the Trash Can / Recycle Bin

To move the locally stored file to the Trash Can / Recycle Bin when the file is closed instead of completely removing it from the system, use the following option:

• File: WWSettings.xml file
• Name of option: RecycleAll
• Location: anywhere between the <Settings> </Settings> tags
• Example:

<SCEnt:RecycleAll/>

Important: Make sure to validate the WWSettings.xml file for correct content. See Validating the WWSettings.xml file.