1. In the ssw setup directory, locate the file named "sswidl.bat". If you have installed SSW on your c:\ drive, you will find it here: c:\ssw\site\setup\sswidl.bat.
Create a shortcut
to it on your desktop.
2. Start IDL by using the "Start" menu at
the lower left corner of your screen.
3. In IDL, from the "File" pull down menu
select "Preferences...".
4. Open the "Startup" tab and write down the contents
of the "Startup file:" entry.
5. Delete the "Startup file:" entry. Do not
delete the "IDL Main directory:" entry.
6. Click "Apply" and "OK" then exit from IDL.
7. If you want to customize
your own IDL startup configuration
follow these optional steps.
8. Reminder: You must always start an SSW IDL
session by running the sswidl.bat file (or the shortcut to it located on the desktop).