Hello,

I'm trying to use a config file to change the default value of the system variable _ASCIICOLS in a shipping .exe file.
I created a file with this in it:
_ASCIICOLS = 200

I invoke the app like this:
myapp.exe -cmyconfigfile.txt

The config file is in the same folder as the executable.
There is no config.fpw file.
Using Filemon, I see that myconfigfile.txt is being opened and read when I start my app.

However, if look at the value of _ASCIICOLS in my app, the value is always the default value, which is 80.

MESSAGEBOX("INTERNAL: " + SYS(2019, 1)) && This shows my file.
MESSAGEBOX("EXTERNAL: " + SYS(2019, 2)) && This shows nothing.
MESSAGEBOX("_ASCIICOLS = " + ALLTRIM(STR(_ASCIICOLS))) && This shows 80.


Can I do this?

Thanks,
Howard