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File Preferences
The File Preferences window lets you add folders to the Max search path.
Adding a folder to the Max search path

Note: On the Mac, the folder you add to the search path can be an alias to another folder, but it cannot contain aliases. Aliased subfolders are ignored. On Windows there is no support for folder shortcuts.
Removing a folder from the Max search path

Locating a folder in your search path