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*All database files are stored in a <code>BaseXData</code> directory in your home directory. The path can be changed in the GUI via the Options/Preferences menu.  
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This page is part of the [[Getting Started]] Section. It gives some insight into the configuration of BaseX.
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*The two configuration files <code>.basex</code>/<code>.basewin</code> are stored in the same directory. This path cannot be changed by the user.
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*The global users are stored in the <code>.basexperm</code> file in the same directory. Local users and permissions are stored in the meta data of the database.
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==Configuration Files==
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*All log files are stored in text format in the directory <code>BaseXData/.logs</code>.
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BaseX maintains some configuration files, which are stored in the project’s [[#Home Directory|Home Directory]]:
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* <code>.basex</code> contains all options that are relevant for running the server or standalone versions of BaseX.
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* <code>.basexgui</code> defines all options relevant to the BaseX GUI.
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* <code>.basexhistory</code> contains commands that have been typed in most recently.
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* An empty <code>.basexhome</code> file can be added to a directory to mark it as [[#Home Directory|home directory]].
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Note that:
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* Depending on your OS and configuration, files and folders with a '.' prefix may be hidden.
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* In the [[Web Application]] context, options can be defined in the <code>web.xml</code> file.
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==Home Directory==
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As BaseX is distributed in different flavors, and as it may be started from different locations, it dynamically determines its home directory:
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* First, the '''Java system property''' {{Code|org.basex.path}} is checked. If it contains a value, it is chosen as directory path.
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* If not, the '''current user directory''' (defined by the system property {{Code|user.dir}}) is selected if the {{Code|.basex}} or {{Code|.basexhome}} file is found in this directory.
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* If not, the '''application directory''' (the folder in which BaseX is located) is chosen if one of these two files is found in that directory.
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* In all other cases, a {{Code|basex}} subdirectory in the '''user home directory''' will be returned. The user home directory is retrieved via the {{Code|HOME}} environment variable, or (if unassigned) the Java system property {{Code|user.home}}.
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If BaseX is used in an embedded environment (such as a servlet in a [[Web Application]]), it may not immediately be clear which directory was picked. You can run the XQuery expression <code>Q{java:org.basex.util.Prop}HOMEDIR()</code> to find out.
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==Database Directory==
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[[Databases]] consists of several binary files. These are located in a directory named by the name of the database. The database root directory is named {{Code|data}}.
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The database path can be changed as follows:
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* GUI: Choose ''Options'' → ''Preferences'' and choose a new database path.
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* General: edit the {{Option|DBPATH}} option in the {{Code|.basex}} configuration file
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'''Note:''' Existing databases will not automatically be moved to the new destination.
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==Log Files==
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Log files are stored in text format in a <code>.logs</code> subdirectory of the database folder (see [[Logging]] for more information).
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=Changelog=
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;Version 9.0
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* Updated: Detection and configuration of home directory and subdirectories.
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;Version 8.0
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* Updated: {{Code|.basexperm}} is obsolete. Users are now stored in {{Code|users.xml}} in the database directory (see [[User Management]] for more information).
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;Version 7.7
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* Updated: The {{Code|.basexhome}} file marks a folder as [[#Home Directory|home directory]].

Latest revision as of 15:59, 25 July 2022

This page is part of the Getting Started Section. It gives some insight into the configuration of BaseX.

Configuration Files[edit]

BaseX maintains some configuration files, which are stored in the project’s Home Directory:

  • .basex contains all options that are relevant for running the server or standalone versions of BaseX.
  • .basexgui defines all options relevant to the BaseX GUI.
  • .basexhistory contains commands that have been typed in most recently.
  • An empty .basexhome file can be added to a directory to mark it as home directory.

Note that:

  • Depending on your OS and configuration, files and folders with a '.' prefix may be hidden.
  • In the Web Application context, options can be defined in the web.xml file.

Home Directory[edit]

As BaseX is distributed in different flavors, and as it may be started from different locations, it dynamically determines its home directory:

  • First, the Java system property org.basex.path is checked. If it contains a value, it is chosen as directory path.
  • If not, the current user directory (defined by the system property user.dir) is selected if the .basex or .basexhome file is found in this directory.
  • If not, the application directory (the folder in which BaseX is located) is chosen if one of these two files is found in that directory.
  • In all other cases, a basex subdirectory in the user home directory will be returned. The user home directory is retrieved via the HOME environment variable, or (if unassigned) the Java system property user.home.

If BaseX is used in an embedded environment (such as a servlet in a Web Application), it may not immediately be clear which directory was picked. You can run the XQuery expression Q{java:org.basex.util.Prop}HOMEDIR() to find out.

Database Directory[edit]

Databases consists of several binary files. These are located in a directory named by the name of the database. The database root directory is named data.

The database path can be changed as follows:

  • GUI: Choose Options → Preferences and choose a new database path.
  • General: edit the DBPATH option in the .basex configuration file

Note: Existing databases will not automatically be moved to the new destination.

Log Files[edit]

Log files are stored in text format in a .logs subdirectory of the database folder (see Logging for more information).

Changelog[edit]

Version 9.0
  • Updated: Detection and configuration of home directory and subdirectories.
Version 8.0
  • Updated: .basexperm is obsolete. Users are now stored in users.xml in the database directory (see User Management for more information).
Version 7.7
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