# Project Files

A Cognex Designer project file contains the configuration of a specific Cognex Designer application, and is required in order to make modifications to the application in Development Mode.

By default, project files are stored in the following directory: My Documents\Cognex Designer\Projects\{Project_Name}

Note:

- Sub-folders within the project folder will be deployed with the project.
- Cognex Designer automatically keeps a backup of project files so that previous versions can be restored, if necessary.
- The project file does not contain any modifiable data while the system is running, i.e. Databases, Image Files, Recipes, etc. This data is included in the Deployed Folder.