The CWMS_HOME Directory tab contains information regarding two CWMS system variables – CWMS_HOME and CWMS_EXE. In most cases, the normal user will not need to adjust these two system variables. If you are dealing with client-side scripts, the tab provides an interface for overriding the values of CWMS_HOME and CWMS_EXE.
Local CWMS_HOME
To edit the CWMS_HOME variable, check the box next to Override local CWMS_HOME directory environment setting. The Local CWMS_HOME box is now active. CWMS_HOME only needs to be overridden if client-side scripts rely on CWMS_HOME as a pointer to where data and models reside on the client file-system. For example, CWMS_HOME might be set to a "watershed location", following a common convention to keep gridded HEC-DSS records in the database folder that is sister to a folder containing the watersheds.
Local CWMS_EXE
You should only need to override CWMS_EXE if client-side scripts rely on CWMS_EXE to locate CWMS executables, or .jarfiles. If you need to override *CWMS_EXE, enter a new value into the Local CWMS_EXE box.
