# Changing the Default File Password

The default file password is required to open the default fabric view file. The default file password applies to the Auto Load and Auto Save setting in the Preferences dialog. If enabled and a password is entered in the Save Default Fabric File dialog, the password is encrypted and automatically saved with the default fabric file when exiting Fabric View. When starting your next Fabric View session, the saved default fabric file is automatically (decrypted and) opened after entering the same password in the Load Default Fabric File dialog.

To set or change the password for the default fabric file, do the following:

1. Open the File menu, and select Set Default File Password to open the Set New Password dialog.

2. In Default File Password field, enter a password.

3. Re-enter the password to confirm the password change.

4. Click the OK button to save the changes and close the Set New Password dialog.