DatabaseDefault

Defines default parameters for a database table or file.

Synopsis

You can set multiple defaults at once by using the Perl-style "here document" syntax, as follows:

Scope

This directive is only available for use in the local (catalog.cfg) configuration file.  It will not affect any other website in any way.  This directive will not work in the global (interchange.cfg) configuration file. 

Description

Defines default parameters for a database table or file.  This can be used to set a default WRITE_CONTROL setting or set a default USER or PASSWORD etc. It accepts any scalar setting, which means all except for the following:

Warning The default setting must be defined before the database table/file is defined with the Database directive.  Explicit Database directives override any defaults set.

You may use the Replace directive to delete the DatabaseDefault settings, as follows: 

Example

See also

• Database reference guide