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===Issue:===

I get the message "Path cannot be saved" and don't seem to have permission to write to my 'pathdef.m' file. What can I do to keep from having to install PLS_Toolbox each time I start Matlab?

===Possible Solutions:===

In some cases, Matlab will be installed where you cannot save the Matlab path. This will usually be observed by error messages regarding saving of the path or by the fact that the path resets itself when you restart Matlab. A quick test to see if you can save your path is to run the command <code>savepath</code>. If this returns an error, you should use this FAQ to help work-around the problem. 

'''''Preferred Solution''''' 

Run the following commands to check for the 'userpath' and reset it if needed. Then save a new pathdef file to your userpath location that will be used when you install PLS_Toolbox.

<pre>>> if isempty(userpath);userpath('reset');end;savepath(fullfile(userpath,'pathdef.m'))</pre>


'''''Alternative Solution''''' 
Manually copy your pathdef.m file to the userpath location. 

#Type the command: <pre>>> which pathdef.m</pre>and note the folder.
#Type the command: <pre>>> userpath('reset');userpath</pre>and note the folder (ignore the <code>;</code> at the end of the folder name)
#Copy ('''Do Not Move, COPY''') the file identified in step 1 into the folder identified in step 2. 


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