Database Configuration Variables
The following table lists the configuration variables that affect database operations. Each configuration variable expects a valid value. An invalid value will not override a setting. You do not need to close and restart in order for the configuration variable change to take effect.
| Variable | Short name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MS_UDLDIR | Universal Data Link directory | Points to the directory that contains the Universal Data Link (UDL) files. The UDL files contain the connection strings to a particular data source. |
| MS_ORACLE_HOME | Oracle Home | Used to set the path to the Oracle client files required for connecting to the database server. If this variable is not set, MicroStation looks at the system registry and path to determine the Oracle Home directory. |
| MS_DBASE | Database Files | Search path(s) for database files. |
| MS_SERVER | Server Loader | MDL application to load the database interface software. |
| MS_DBEXT | Database Server | The database interface "server" application. |
| MS_LINKTYPE | Database Linkages | User data linkage types recognized by the database interface software. |