Set Install/Update Preferences

You can specify the installation settings for a batch or CICS project using the Preferences dialog.

To specify the install and update settings

1. Select Window, Preferences.

   The Preferences dialog opens.

2. Select Install/Update.

   The Preferences dialog opens the Install/Update page.

3. Change the default settings for the following fields to suit your needs:
   • Maximum number of 'History Configurations'

     Specifies the maximum number of configurations that you want to record in the configuration history. These configurations are maintained to allow you to revert to a previous configuration of installed feature versions.

     Default: 100

   • Check digital signatures of downloaded archives

     Checks for digital signatures of downloaded archives.

     Default: in a dynamic help view

   • Automatically select mirrors

     Specifies whether to use mirrors when updating installation settings. Use this option to automatically select a mirror when updating.

     Default: in a dynamic help window

   • Valid updates

     Specifies whether to use equivalent or compatible updates. If feature versions use the major.minor.service identification, you can select what update level to choose from.

     • Equivalent—Displays only service updates. We a recommend you to use this option.
     • Compatible—Displays service updates and minor updates.

       Default: equivalent

   • Update Policy URL

     Specifies the update policy URL that controls the redirection of update sites within an organization.

     Default: None

4. Click Apply to save the settings.
5. Click OK.

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.