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Environment Variables
The pathing can be set in the environment variables of the system, so that IT management of
the project paths can be achieved.
Accessing the Environment Variables on Windows
The quickest way to access environment variables is through your Windows control panel by
searching the word “env” without the quotes. You have a choice of editing at a user level or
system level.
User Variables
Click on the link that says “Edit environment variables for your account.”
System Variables
Click on the link that says “Edit the system environment variables.”
Accessing the Environment Variables on macOS
To set an environment variable on macOS, you must use the Terminal window. Environment
variables on macOS are added to the .bash_profile directory for the current user.
User Variables
For system-wide operations, place the environment variable in ~/.bash_profile
TIP: System variables control the environment throughout the operating system, no
matter which user is logged in.
User variables always overrule any system variable; therefore, the user variable always
wins if control for a specific function is duplicated in the user and system variable.
System Variables
For system-wide operations, place the environment variable in /etc/profile
TIP: If you type directly in Fusion Connect’s Path Editor, you do not have to type the
variable, just the value. You also can make modifications without having to restart the
Media Composer! The only caveat is that in order to remove a variable, you must exit
Media Composer and clear the environment variable in the Windows interface or
macOS Terminal and restart the Media Composer.
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