Deleting a variable from the change file

Use the following procedure to delete a variable from the change file.

Before you begin

Before you begin to delete a variable from the change fle, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:

• You have read Configuring the BMC PATROL Agent
• You have read Overview of xpconfig functions.
• You have started the xpconfig configuration utility, and the primary window is displayed.
• You know the variable you want to delete.

To delete a variable from the change file

1. From the xpconfig Primary Window, double-click the desired variable listed in the Variable box.
   The variable (to be deleted) is displayed in the Edit Variable dialog box.
2. Delete everything in the Change box.
3. Click the Delete option.
4. Click Apply.
5. Click OK.
   The Edit Variable dialog box closes to reveal the xpconfig Primary Window.
6. Select Options > View to verify that the message to be sent to the agent includes a delete action for the variable.
7. Click Apply Configuration.
8. Click Get Configuration to verify that the variable is deleted.