HOW TO

Generate a list of environment variables and their values

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Summary

Instructions provided describe how to get a list of environment variables and their values on a specific computer. Several ESRI software packages use environment variables to define directories used for internal functions and processes. For example, ArcView uses the HOME variable, as the default working directory, to write temporary files during editing operations. If the HOME variable is not set, the TEMP directory is used.

Procedure



Open a Command Prompt window. Type “Set” at the DOS prompt and press the Enter key. A list of environment variables and their defined directory paths is displayed.

Article ID: 000002250

Software:
  • Legacy Products
  • ArcMap

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