# Default values if file is missing _DEFAULTS = { 'General': { 'Language': 'en_US', 'CheckUpdates': 'true', 'LogLevel': '2' }, 'Readers': { 'DefaultReader': '', 'ScanIntervalMs': '500' }, 'Security': { 'EncryptPinEntry': 'true', 'ConnectionTimeout': '30' } }
In the world of Windows-based software, INI files serve as human-readable plain text files that store configuration data. cardtool.ini specifically dictates how the associated "CardTool" executable behaves upon startup. It typically contains settings for: cardtool.ini
[Readers] DefaultReader=ACS ACR38U ScanIntervalMs=500 # Default values if file is missing _DEFAULTS
: For users of services like ZEDAL, cardtool.ini ensures that signature cards are correctly recognized and the trust chain for certificates is established. ; cardtool
; cardtool.ini - CardTool Configuration
Because it is a plain text file, you can modify it using standard text editors like Notepad .
: Default logging levels, window sizes, or diagnostic modes. Key Use Cases