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Allegro - Tip of the Week: Read-only variables

PCBTech
PCBTech over 2 years ago

There is a method for a site administrator to make variables read-only. Add a “readonly” entry under the respective variable. In the following example, you wish to prevent end users from modifying PSMPATH. The readonly psmpath command is added just below the "set psmpath" variable.

To verify this in PCB Editor, type readonly at the command-line prompt. The resultant pop-up window lists the variables that are read-only.

When an attempt is made to change PSMPATH in the User Preferences Editor, a pop-up window will specify that the variable is ReadOnly and all icons/entries will be disabled/greyed out:

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  • Schulz Jordan
    Schulz Jordan over 2 years ago

    Is this read only set in pcbenv file? or env file

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    PCBTech over 2 years ago in reply to Schulz Jordan

    This should be set in your site.env file.

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