Setting properties globally for client optimization

When you set properties in a pdq.properties file, the values of the properties apply to all pureQueryXML files that are in the applications that reference the pdq.properties file.

About this task

Use this method of setting properties only if the applications that share the properties all connect to the same data source. Also, users of the applications must all have the same set of privileges.

Procedure

  1. Create a plain-text file with the name pdq.properties.
  2. Specify the properties in the file. Set one property per line, prefixing each property with pdq and a period. For example:
    pdq.captureMode=ON
    pdq.traceFile=C:/log/app1LogFile.txt
    pdq.traceLevel=INFO
  3. Save the file in either of the following locations:
    • If you are developing a Web application, place the pdq.properties file in classpath in which the pdq.jar file is located. For IBM® WebSphere® Application Server, the classpath is the same that is used for the JDBC provider.
    • If you are developing a stand-alone application, place the pdq.properties file in any folder or JAR file that is in the classpath for the application.

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