D3PLOT 22.1
Permitted Gaps in Family Member Sequences
Permitted gaps in family member sequences
It is possible to skip over gaps in file family member sequences. The "file skip" variable may be set when files are read in, and when the code is running. This is covered in more detail in Handling missing family members .
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There are two ways to change the default value. The first method is by setting the D3PLOT preference 'file_skip' in the oa_pref file. For example:
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| d3plot*file_skip: 5 | (Skip 5 files) |
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It is also possible to change this globally on UNIX systems by setting the FILE_SKIP environment variable. For example: |
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| setenv FILE_SKIP 5 | (Skip 5 files, C shell syntax) |
| FILE_SKIP=9, export FILE_SKIP | (Skip 9 files, Bourne shell syntax) |
On some installations these variables are set globally for all users in the Shell - consult your system manager.
| Hint: | On UNIX systems you can list all environment variables in the current shell with: |
| printenv | |
| On Windows systems use Control Panel , System to view and set environment variables. | |
| If they seem to be set correctly, but don't seem to be affecting your process, remember that such variables must be set before the process starts. This is because a child process inherits properties of its parent when it starts, but thereafter is autonomous. You may need to exit and restart the process to make them take effect. |