Rules for using parameters

You need to observe the following rules when using parameters:

• Parameters set in the citect.ini file take precedence over parameters set in the project database.
• If you set (or change) parameters in the project database, you need to re-compile the project before the parameter settings are used.
• Some citect.ini file parameters require a restart of CitectSCADA before they are used, while others are used as soon as the process to which they apply is restarted. For example, an Events parameter for an Alarm Server will be used as soon as the specific Alarm Server is restarted.
• Parameters set in the database are local to the specific CitectSCADA project. Parameters set in the citect.ini file apply to every CitectSCADA project (if you are using multiple CitectSCADA systems).

1. Choose System | Parameters.
2. Enter the Section Name of the parameter.
3. Enter the Name of the parameter.
4. Enter a value for the parameter.
5. Add the record to the database.

1. Locate the parameter in Help.
2. Use the button (below the default value) to edit the value.

3. Note: The current value of the parameter is displayed in the dialog field. (If the dialog field is blank, the parameter is set to its default value)

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3. Use a text Editor to Edit the citect.ini file.
4. Enter the parameter in the following format:

5. [SECTION NAME]
   
   Parameter=<value>