Configuration Files

  • Bots has two configuration files.

  • Mostly the defaults will be OK to get started, but you may need to customize these to your own needs.

  • Settings are documented in the files.

  • Open these files in your text editor.

  • The configuration files are located in the bots/config directory.

  • The original default versions can be found in the bots/install directory.

bots.ini

  • How long to keep edi files and their registration

  • Some GUI customisation settings

  • Timeouts and time limits

  • Logging options

  • Debugging options

  • Webserver settings (eg port)

  • Directory settings

settings.py

  • Mail server settings for error reports

  • Database settings (eg. to use another database)

  • Security / auto-logout

  • Localization (time zone)