Environment Variables Modify SwitchKit Default Behavior

You can modify SwitchKit component behavior through environment variables or by changing the values in the SwitchKit Defaults file. Environment variables take precedence over the variables in the Defaults file.

Modifying Default Behavior on Windows

SwitchKit environment variables can be set in three ways on Windows:

• Use the Command Line. Here is an example of the syntax:

set SK_ENV_VAR=x

Important! Environment variables set on the command line only apply to the Switchkit process (LLC, SwitchManager or a user application) running in that command shell.

• Use the Control Panel in Windows. Please refer to the procedures Setting Environment Variables on Windows XP.

• Use the defaults file. You need to create this in the following directory:

SK_LIB_DIR.

Modifying Default Behavior on UNIX

SwitchKit environment variables can be set in three ways on UNIX:

• Use the @ Shell Prompt. Here is an example of the syntax:

SK_ENV_VAR=x

export SK_ENV_VAR

Important! Environment variables set on the @ Shell Prompt only apply to the Switchkit process (LLC, SwitchManager or a user application) running in that command shell.

• Use .Profile for user.

• Use the defaults file. You need to create this in the SK_LIB_DIR directory.