Example: Set the ING_EDIT Variable
ING_EDIT specifies the default editor invoked by various editor commands.
Windows and UNIX:
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 Ingres 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
UNIX:
ingsetenv ING_EDIT /usr/bin/vi
VMS:
define [/table_level] logical_name "value"
Note: On VMS, the value assigned to the Ingres logical must be in double quotes.
Last modified date: 08/29/2024