When you invoke GDE and no Global Directory exists for gtmgbldir, GDE produces a default Global Directory that contains a minimal set of required components and values for database characteristics. It can be used for purposes such as development and testing work. A default Global Directory also serves as a starting point or template for building custom global directories.

To retain this default Global Directory, exit GDE without making any changes.

Example:

$ gtmgbldir=./mumps.gld
$ export gtmgbldir
$ gtm
GTM>d ^GDE
%GDE-I-GDUSEDEFS, Using defaults for Global Directory
/usr/accntg/jones/mumps.gld
GDE> EXIT
%GDE-I-VERIFY, Verification OK
%GDE-I-GDCREATE, Creating Global Directory file
/usr/accntg/jones/mumps.gld