# Data Connections Dialog

Use this dialog to specify the location of your DATA folder, which will contain your equipment items, fluids, etc. You can swap between different DATA folders, and optionally open a folder as "Read-Only". When opened as "Read-Only" you will not be able to make any changes to your equipment/fluids, but will still be able to view them and their properties. We recommend this option when using FluidFlow over a slow LAN/WAN and you have no need to modify any DATA.