Editing system global variable values

You use the Global Variables page of the Preferences dialog to edit any system global variable values.

About this task

To edit system global variable values:

Procedure

  1. Select View > Preferences. The Preferences window opens. Select Global Variables from the tree. The Global Variables page opens.
  2. The system global variables are listed in the Variables list by name. System global variable start with the prefix of DSQQW, DSQAO, DSQEC, DSQDC, or DSQCP.
    Restriction: System global variables whose names start with DSQAO cannot be edited.
  3. The current system global variable values are listed in the Value field. To edit the value of a global variable, click in the Value field for the system global variable that you want to change. Type the new value for the system global variable in the Value field.
  4. Click Restore Defaults to restore the default values for all the system global variables.
  5. Click Apply to save your preferences choices.
  6. Click Apply and Close to close the Preferences window.