Autosave file location? mac

the default autosave file location listed under preferences does not exist-- when the draftsight application loaded it did not create those folders on my mac sysytem.  So no autosaves-- anyone else having this problem?  same for trying to set up default fonts/templates etc.  They are buried in the application file.  Should I move them/create the file path that is listed? or try to re-route the autosaves somewhere else, like my desktop?   thanks for any help.