How to Set a System Property

A variety of Java system properties can be set to influence the behavior of Oxygen XML Web Author Component. For example, you can change the location of the Oxygen Data Directory (oxygen.data.dir).

To set a system property, follow the procedure below for the type of installer you used:

Windows Installer

To set a system property for a Windows installation, follow these steps:

1. Go to the installation directory of Oxygen XML Web Author Component.
2. Launch Manage Web Author.
3. Go to the Java tab.
4. In the Java Options section, add the system property using the following pattern: -D[option_name]=[option_value]
5. Restart the application.

Linux Installer or All Platforms Kit

To set a system property for a for a Linux or All Platforms installation, follow these steps:

1. Go to the installation directory of Oxygen XML Web Author Component.
2. Edit the oXygenXmlWebAuthor.vmoptions file.
3. Add the system property on a new line, using the following pattern: -D[option_name]=[option_value]
4. Restart the application.