Application Parameter (APPCTRL) is one that is part of general system configuration. Options are set once and do not vary by year, department, transaction, or other factors. The page is very generic in its design so that it can host many different types of options with the Parameter Name and Parameter Value fields. Details on the various parameters are given in various user guides where the parameter controls system processing.
Field Name |
Description |
Parameter Name |
The name, often in the form resembling a database attribute name, is the name by which application logic knows the parameter. For this reason, values in this field should not be changed. |
Parameter Short Description |
A more descriptive name given to explain the often abbreviated Parameter Name. |
Parameter Value |
The setting for a parameter expressed in various formats, depending on the type of parameter. For valid values see the Parameter Description field or further system documentation on the parameter for more details. |
Parameter Description |
A long description of what functionality the parameter provides along with information on valid values. |
Note: Any changes to records should be followed by a restart of all servers used for CGI Advantage applications. Records delivered should never be deleted, even if the functionality they control is not used.