proper Base path of files location

[therealgord]

I think that the Base path of files is wrong in my XnView MP Linux setup. The Base path is set to a spare drive which is only used for temporary project files. I have used XnView MP to view the files on that drive but it holds no permanent directory of files. This is likely a problem that I created myself, but I don't know how to fix it. I checked and there are XNView db and ini files on that drive. I think those files should be in the Home directory and the Base path should point there as well. Any advise on how to fix this would be appreciated.

[xnview]

'base path' is only needed when you have multiple computers and you want to share the photo's folder.

[therealgord]

Thanks for the quick reply.
I read a little about it in other posts but I don't grasp the ramifications of making changes. So, if I delete the Base path of files entry everything will continue to work? I am worried about losing the database.

[xnview]

Thanks for the quick reply.
I read a little about it in other posts but I don't grasp the ramifications of making changes. So, if I delete the Base path of files entry everything will continue to work? I am worried about losing the database.

Do you use the database? if you change the 'base path', entries in database will be invalid

[therealgord]

I do use the database. Can I move it to a another location? The drive in question is old and only used for temporary project files, all are copies of the originals, so the originals are safe. I am concerned that the drive might fail and the database will go with it.
I am using XnView on Linux.

[xnview]

you can move it to another location, settings>Paths

[therealgord]

Thanks