Example: Set the ING_EDIT Variable
ING_EDIT specifies the default editor invoked by various editor commands.
To set ING_EDIT for an installation using Ingres Visual Manager, follow these steps:
1. Log in as the system administrator
2. In Visual Manager, select the Installation branch.
3. Select the Parameters tab, and select the System subtab.
The Actian X parameters that are set at the installation (system) level are displayed.
Note: For variables that have a dynamic name, select the Extra tab instead of the System tab.
4. Select the Show Unset Parameters check box to display parameters that are not currently set.
5. Choose ING_EDIT from the Parameters list, and double-click in the value area.
6. Edit the value and press Enter.
7. Alternatively, click Add and scroll to choose the ING_EDIT variable. Enter the required value, and click OK.
To set ING_EDIT using a system command, do the following:
8. Log in as the system administrator
9. At the operating system prompt type the following:
Windows:
ingsetenv ING_EDIT D:\TOOLS\VI.EXE
Linux:
ingsetenv ING_EDIT /usr/bin/vi
Last modified date: 11/09/2022