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 (except when using multiple environments.
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!)