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Client Configuration

Configuration settings on the CDM client machine can be adjusted by a database administrator to set up advanced features in CDM. Never edit other configuration files or other settings in these files.

Important:
  • Do not edit any server configuration files other than those in this list.
  • Make a backup of the configuration file before making a change.
  • The names of the .config files must remain the same.

Main Configuration Settings

The following table lists the configuration settings available in Ibm.CognosDM.exe.config, along with a description and possible values that you may assign. Never edit settings that are not included in this table.

Setting

Description

Value

<OfficeAddins enabled="true">

Specifies the Microsoft™ Office add-ins that are loaded in the client by default. The entire setting can be enabled or disabled.

true/false

<OfficeCommandbars enabled="true">

Used to ensure that a certain CommandBar provided by an add-in is successfully loaded in the Microsoft Office editor provided by the client. The entire setting can be enabled or disabled.

true/false

Advanced Application Settings

The following table lists the configuration settings available in AppSettings.config, along with a description and possible values that you may assign. Never edit settings that are not included in this table.

Setting

Description

Value

<add key="PerformanceMonitor" value="True"/>

Enables the performance monitoring and logging of the client.

true/false

<add key="CDMClientRebranding" value="False"/>

Enables the color schema and design that align with the insightsoftware branding for the File menu of the client.

true/false

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