Adding a Context Parameter to a Web Application

You can add context parameters to a Web application.

To add a context parameter:

Select web.xml in the WorkSpace Navigator of the Web Application Development perspective.
The web.xml editor opens.
Select the Other tab.
The Other page appears.
Expand Context Parameters.
A list of defined context parameters is displayed and a General section appears.
Click Add.
A new context parameter is added to the list with the default name NewContextParamx.
Click the arrow in the Name field of the General section to open the drop-down list and select the context parameter that you want to use.
The default NewContextParamx parameter is replaced with the context parameter that you selected.
Do one of the following in the Value field:
- If you selected a context parameter that has predefined values, an arrow appears in the Value field. Click the arrow to open the drop-down list and select the value that you want to use.
- Type the value of the context parameter.
(Optional) Type a description of the context parameter in the Description field.