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.. _sphx_glr_examples_changing_download_location.py:


Changing the Download Location
==============================

This example demonstrates how to change the default download location for datasets
in the `em_database` package. By default, datasets are downloaded to a predefined
directory, but users can customize this location as needed.

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    Current download directory: /home/runner/em_database
    Updated download directory: /path/to/your/custom/directory
    Reset download directory: /home/runner/em_database






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    from em_database import get_data_dir, set_data_dir, reset_data_dir



    # Display the current download directory
    print("Current download directory:", get_data_dir())
    # Set a new download directory
    new_directory = "/path/to/your/custom/directory"  # Replace with your desired path
    set_data_dir(new_directory)
    print("Updated download directory:", get_data_dir())
    # Reset to the default download directory
    reset_data_dir()
    print("Reset download directory:", get_data_dir())






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