Setting preferences for the EGL debugger

To set preferences for the EGL debugger, follow these steps:

  1. Click Window > Preferences.
  2. When a list is displayed, expand EGL and click Debug.
  3. Clear or select the check box labeled Prompt for SQL user ID and password when needed.

    For details on your choice, see EGL debugger.

  4. Clear or select the check box labeled Set systemType to DEBUG.

    For details on your choice, see EGL debugger.

  5. Set the initial values for sysVar.terminalID, sysVar.sessionID, and sysVar.userID. If you do not specify values, each defaults to your user ID on Windows® 2000/NT/XP or Linux®.
  6. In the Remote User and Remote Password fields, enter the user ID and password to be used for remote calls while debugging.

    The user ID and password used for remote calls while debugging are separate from the user ID and password used to access an SQL database. To set the user ID and password for SQL database connections, see Setting preferences for SQL database connections.

  7. Set the EGL Debugger Port value. The default is 8345.
  8. Select the type of character encoding to use when processing data during a debugging session. The default is the local system's file encoding. For details on your choice, see Character encoding options for the EGL debugger.
  9. To specify external Java™ classes for use when the debugger runs, modify the class path. You might need extra classes, for example, to support MQSeries®, JDBC drivers, or Java access functions.

    The class path additions are not visible to the WebSphere® Application Server test environment; but you can add to that environment's classpath by working on the Environment tab of the server configuration.

    Use the buttons to the right of the Class Path Order box:

    • To add a project, JAR file, directory, or variable, click the appropriate button: Add Project, Add JARs, Add Directory, or Add Variable.
    • To remove an entry, select it and click Remove.
    • To move an entry in a list of two or more entries, select the entry and click Move Up or Move Down.
  10. To restore the default settings, click Restore Defaults.
  11. To save your changes, click Apply or (if you are finished setting preferences) click OK.

Related concepts
Compatibility with VisualAge Generator
EGL debugger
Character encoding options for the EGL debugger

Related tasks
Setting preferences for SQL database connections

Related reference
sessionID
terminalID
userID

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