Creating and editing custom settings

You can create custom settings in Application Studio and in EPM Administration.

To export or import custom settings for use in a different environment, for example, use the Import and Export options in the Custom Settings dashboard in EPM Administration

Custom settings that you create are available in Application Studio and in Application Engine.

  1. Right-click the Custom Settings folder in the Accessories pane of the Application Explorer and select New Custom Setting .
  2. Rename the custom setting.
    Select the new custom setting and press F2 to make it editable.
  3. In the properties of the custom setting, specify this information:
    Value (.Text)
    Optionally, specify the value of the setting.
    Initial Value
    Optionally, specify the initial value of the setting.
    Is Encrypted
    Optionally, select True to encrypt the value and intial value.
    The values are replaced by asterisks.
    Description
    Optionally, specify a description of the custom setting.