Inserting a new change entry in the edit variable dialog box

Use this procedure to insert a new change entry for a variable that already has a change entry in the Edit Variable dialog box.

Before you begin

Before you begin to insert a new change entry in the Edit Variable dialog box, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:

• You have read Configuring the BMC PATROL Agent
• You have read Overview of xpconfig functions and Managing variables.
• You have started the xpconfig configuration utility, opened a change file, and accessed the Edit Variable dialog box by clicking the variable for which you want to insert the change entry.

You can restore the Change field to the value of the selected change entry by clicking Undo.

To insert a change entry in the edit variable dialog box

1. Click an entry that is before or after where you want the new entry to go.
2. Use MB3 to select Insert Before, Insert After, Edit > Insert Before, or Edit > Insert After, depending on where you want the new entry to go.
   The system displays a REPLACE = " " entry in the designated place.
3. Modify the new entry as described in Modifying a change entry in the edit variable dialog box.
4. Perform one of the following actions:
   • To apply the change and close the dialog, click OK.
     The entry is changed and the system displays the primary window.
   • To apply the change and remain in this dialog, click Apply.
     The entry is changed.
   • To abandon any changes not applied yet, click Cancel.
     The entry is canceled and the system displays the primary window.