Set Preferences for CA InterTest

You can set the default startup preferences for an active InterTest server.

Important! You cannot change the default settings for an active InterTest server if you are a CA InterTest user. Changing the administrative preferences is restricted to the CA InterTest Administrator.

To set default preferences for CA InterTest

1. Select Window, Preferences.

   The Preferences dialog opens the CA InterTest page.

2. Change the default settings for the following fields to suit your needs:
   • Debug Connection Port

     Lets you change the default port number. CA InterTest assigns a default port number at startup. This value will remain until you change it. It represents the port number assigned to your workstation and used to communicate with the InterTest servers and CICS connections.

   • Maximum PROTSYM List

     Specifies the maximum number of data set names that can be stored in a PROTSYM list.

     Default: 30

   • Clear PROTSYM MRU List

     Clears the most recently used PROTSYM list.

     Default: Off

   • Memory Dump Size

     Specifies the maximum number of variables or items that can be stored or displayed using the Memory Dump dialog.

     Default: 1024

     Limits: 24-8192

   • Enable Event Logging

     Initiates the recording of debugging events and highlights the Error Log view automatically when new events are logged.

     Default: On

   • Use 8-byte Address Size in Memory dump

     Controls the display for the Go To button in the Memory Dump dialog. You can choose to set the display either in 4-byte or 8‑byte addressing.

     Default: On

   • Reset Saved Dialog Sizes

     CA InterTest saves the last size and location of all pop-up dialogs. Check this to reset the sizes of all dialogs to their default size. This is not a definite setting as the value of this check box is not saved but the sizes are reset when you click Finish.

     Default: Off—Always

   • Server Connection Timeout Limit

     Specifies the time in milli-seconds that CA InterTest attempts a server connection before displaying a Not Available status in the Servers view.

     Default: 2000

   • Expression Data Length

     This length specifies the number of hex characters (i.e., bytes) displayed in an expression which is posted in the Watch Data or Session Data view.

     Default: 20

     Limits: 24-99

3. Click Apply to save the settings.
4. Click OK to close the Preferences dialog.

CA InterTest saves the changes and closes the Preferences dialog. The changes are used in all succeeding debug sessions unless you change the preferences again.

Note: You can restore the default configuration settings anytime on the Preferences dialog. To restore the default settings, click Restore Defaults, click Apply, and then click OK.