.. index::
   single: Protocol; Default

Default
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The "Default" protocol is automatically loaded when BeamScheme starts. On first install this will be a copy of the :ref:`All` protocol. To make another protocol default perform the following steps:

#. Select the protocol you want using the list box in the results window.
#. Enter editing mode using the "Protocol, Edit" menu entry.
#. Select the name "Default" in the list box in the results window.
#. Click the save button |save| or select the "Protocol, Save" menu entry

|Note| Make sure you do not accidentally save over another protocol.

.. |save| image:: _static/saveprot.png
.. |Note| image:: _static/Note.png