Use the USEREXT variable to store ArcView extensions in a location other than the Ext32 folder

Summary

Steps to store a personally developed extensions in a location different from the Ext32 folder.

Procedure

1. In a text editor, open your startup script (no extension) located under Esri > Av_gis30 > ArcView > Etc.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the file.
3. Add the following line of code:
   
   

   Code:
   System.SetEnvVar("USEREXT", "d:\") 

   
   
   

   Note:
   You can replace "d:\" with the location where you want to store your own extensions.

   
   
4. Copy your extension files to the location you defined in the previous step.
   
   

   Note:
   The extensions you place in this new location will be listed in ArcView at the bottom of File > Extensions, and not alphabetized with the ones located in your Ext32 folder.