microfocus netexpress extfh.cfg file

[bhl]

Hello, I am changing the option EXPANDTAB=ON to OFF

I have created a file extfh.cfg

What directory should this file be placed in so the changed option will be applied to the microfocus system

Thanks

 

[MKuiper]

You can set an environment variable "EXTFH" before running your program:
SET EXTFH=x:\my-extfh\extfh.cfg




Marcel

 

[bhl]

I have not used a SET command before. Where do I put this command before execution. Do I have to do the set on the commnad prompt screen or within the program code.

Thanks

 

[MKuiper]

You have a number of possibilities for this:
1. from a command prompt (the same that is used for starting your program otherwise it won't work): SET EXTFH=... <Enter>, after this start your program from the same command prompt.
2. In your program, before any file is opened:
01 ENVVARNAME PIC X(06) VALUE "EXTFH" & X"00".
01 ENVVARVALUE PIC X(...) VALUE "<Your extfh.cfg>" & X"00".
...
CALL "SetEnvironmentVariableA"
USING BY REFERENCE ENVVARNAME
BY REFERENCE ENVVARVALUE.
3. (NT/2000/XP)
Right-click "My computer" and select "Properties"
Choose page "Advanced"
Click on "Environment" (Must be something like this, i have another language on the system).
Add the environment variable by clicking "New"
4. (95/98/ME)
Add the SET EXTFH=.. to the autoexec.bat file.

I would prefer method 2, because that makes your program always work, without setting things different first. Also it will not bother the rest of the system.



Marcel

 

[bhl]

Thank you for the information. I will try it today.