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# Writing Sample #9

Editing a configuration file to change how a product feature works.

### **Change the Version Control Option** <a href="#writingsample-9-changetheversioncontroloption" id="writingsample-9-changetheversioncontroloption"></a>

By default, \[Product Name] tracks versions when you save jobs, transformations, and connection information. &#x20;

You can change the version control option by editing the **Properties** file located at:

data-integration-server/prod-solution/systems/repository.spring.properties

#### **Edit the Version Control Statement** <a href="#writingsample-9-edittheversioncontrolstatement" id="writingsample-9-edittheversioncontrolstatement"></a>

1. Exit from the Spoon application.
2. Stop the Data Integration Server.
3. Open the **Properties** file with a text editor.&#x20;

**To Turn Version Control Off**

Edit the **versioningEnabled** statement and set it to false:

```
versioningEnabled=false
```

**NOTE:** Comment tracking is also turned off if you turn version control off.

**To Turn Version Control On**

Edit the **versioningEnabled** statement and set it to true:

```
versioningEnabled=true
```

4. Save and close the file.
5. Verify that version control is set as you intended.

### **Verify the Version Control Option** <a href="#writingsample-9-verifytheversioncontroloption" id="writingsample-9-verifytheversioncontroloption"></a>

1. Connect to the Data Integration Repository. &#x20;
2. In the **Browse** Tab, click on a file in the **Repository Explorer** &#x20;

* **OFF** – You can see the **Access Control** label, but the **Version History** tab is hidden.

< SCREEN SHOT>

* **ON** – You can see the **Access Control** label, and the **Version History** tab is visible.

< SCREEN SHOT>

### **Change the Comment Tracking Option** <a href="#writingsample-9-changethecommenttrackingoption" id="writingsample-9-changethecommenttrackingoption"></a>

By default, \[Product Name] tracks comments when you save jobs, transformations, and connection information. &#x20;

You can change the comment tracking option by editing the **Properties** file located at:

data-integration-server/prod-solution/systems/repository.spring.properties

#### **Edit the Comment Tracking Statement** <a href="#writingsample-9-editthecommenttrackingstatement" id="writingsample-9-editthecommenttrackingstatement"></a>

1. Exit from the Spoon application.
2. Stop the Data Integration Server.
3. Open the **Properties** file with a text editor.&#x20;

**To Turn Comment Tracking Off**

If you want version control but ***not*** comment tracking:

* Edit the **versioningEnabled** statement and set it to true.
* Edit the **versionCommentsEnabled**statement and set it to false.

```
versioningEnabled=true
versionCommentsEnabled=false
```

**To Turn Comment Tracking On**

* Edit the **versionCommentsEnabled**statement and set it to true.

```
versionCommentsEnabled=true
```

4. Save and close the file.
5. Verify that Version Control and Comment Tracking are set as you intended.

### **Verify the Comment Tracking Option** <a href="#writingsample-9-verifythecommenttrackingoption" id="writingsample-9-verifythecommenttrackingoption"></a>

1. Connect to the Data Integration Repository. &#x20;
2. In the **Browse** tab, click on a file in the **Repository Explorer** &#x20;

* **OFF** – The **Version History** tab appears, and the **Comment** field is hidden. When you save a transformation, job, or connection information, you are no longer prompted to enter a comment.&#x20;

< SCREEN SHOT>

* **ON** – The **Version History** tab appears with the **Comments** shown. When you save a transformation, job, or connection information, you are prompted to enter a comment.

< SCREEN SHOT >

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