When you invoke GDE and no Global Directory exists for gtmgbldir, GDE produces a default Global Directory that contains a minimal set of required components and values for database characteristics. It can be used for purposes such as development and testing work. A default Global Directory also serves as a starting point for building custom global directories.

To retain this default Global Directory, exit GDE without making any changes.

Example:

    
    
    $ gtmgbldir=./mumps.gld
    $ export gtmgbldir
    $ gtm
    GTM>d ^GDE
    %GDE-I-GDUSEDEFS, Using defaults for Global Directory
    /usr/accntg/jones/mumps.gld
    GDE> EXIT
    %GDE-I-VERIFY, Verification OK
    %GDE-I-GDCREATE, Creating Global Directory file
    /usr/accntg/jones/mumps.gld