This tab provides information about the system variables of the MySQL server. In the left box of the working area, you can find categories and subcategories. Double-click on a category name to expand or collapse its subcategories.
For each category, and each subcategory, the system variables are listed in the right box of the working area, together with their values, and with a short explanation. The system variables are described in detail in the SHOW VARIABLES section.
System variables that can be set at runtime are marked as editable, that is they are prefixed with an icon different from the variables that cannot be set at runtime. Double-clicking on editable variables will open a dialog where you can specify another value for the variable. The changes you make will take effect as soon as you click the SET Syntax section.
button in that dialog. Click if you want to keep the current value. In MySQL Administrator, system variables are set on a global level only. Note that you need appropriate privileges to change variables globally. You can find more information on global variables in theUse the
button to make MySQL Administrator retrieve the variables and their values once again.Right-clicking in the right box allows you to copy variables to the clipboard.