Configuration Variables Dialog

Displays the Configuration Variables dialog listing the variables for the active WorkSpace/WorkSet.

Accessed when:

The dialog lists the configuration variables that are defined for two levels (WorkSpace or Workset).

Setting	Description
Variable	List the name of the configuration variable.
Description	Brief description of the variable.
Value	List the current value of the variable. The value can be modified in this dialog. Values which consist of a directory path can be either entered in directly, or you can click the Browse icon to open a dialog to navigate to and select a directory path. Values with a drop down list display a drop down arrow when you click in the field. Use this to select a value from the list.
Lock	Determines whether or not the WorkSet values can differ from the WorkSpace values. True - The WorkSpace/WorkSet are locked and the settings cannot be changed. False - The settings can be changed.

Notable Configuration Variables

The following variables determine the Parts Database and Catalogs which are used for the WorkSpace:

Setting	Description
ELECT_ACTIVEPARTSDTABASE	This variable defined which parts database is used. The Configure Parts Database option from the value fields displays a dialog which lets you either edit the existing database or define a new database for the WorkSet.
ELECT_CATALOG_PATH	For this variable, define the root folder where the catalogs are stored and all of the catalogs in that directory will be loaded. Click the Browse (...) icon in the field to display the Modify Catalog Paths dialog where you can add/edit catalog paths to search when placing symbols.