# Creating a config (CLI)

# Create a sample configuration using the command line

Note that the syntax of file names may differ between systems.

From the command prompt, type

chordpro --print-default-config > myconfig.json

The generated file myconfig.json contains most of the ChordPro configuration items, all commented out with a leading # symbol. It is easy to get started with configuring ChordPro by enabling and modifying just a few items at a time.

For example, if you want your chords to show at the right side instead of at the bottom, locate

// Diagrams for all chords of the song can be shown at the
// "top", "bottom" or "right" side of the first page,
// or "below" the last song line.
# pdf.diagrams.show : bottom

Remove the comment symbol # and change bottom to right:

// Diagrams for all chords of the song can be shown at the
// "top", "bottom" or "right" side of the first page,
// or "below" the last song line.
pdf.diagrams.show : right

For a full config, with everything set to default values, type

chordpro --print-default-config --print-default-config > myconfig.json

Use this for informational purposes only! In particular, do not use this as a starting point for your customized config unless you really know what you are doing.