delimiter command

The delimiter command shows the value of the delimiter character. The default is the dash character. Set the delimiter to any nonrestricted character. When you set the delimiter, you set it for a database.

The main reason for changing a delimiter is to avoid using a character that is used in object names in the database. The CM administrator ensures that the default delimiter does not conflict with objects that contain the dash character as a part of their name. If a conflict exists, change the default delimiter before users begin to work in the database.

Note: Change the delimiter for a database before migrating software under Rational® Synergy control. You can change the delimiter at any time. Changing the delimiter when projects are in a database forces you to change the work area paths of the projects that include the delimiter character.

After you change the delimiter and restart the interface, any new project that you create uses the new delimiter that you set. Work area paths for existing projects are not affected.

CAUTION:
Changing your delimiter might affect your work areas. See work_area command for more information.

Naming restrictions

Some characters are forbidden for use as the delimiter by the ccm delimiter command. These characters are listed in Naming and formatting.

You can control whether the delimiter is a restricted character. See allow_delimiter_in_name for information about changing restrictions for non-project object names. The delimiter is still restricted for versions, types, instances, and projects.

The delimiter command supports these subcommands.


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