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Hi Patrick- > > The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) uses your system default to > > set the formatting. On my Linux box (FC6), I can change that > > through the System->Administration->Language option ( > > Bureau->Administration->Langue en Francais). But that sets > > it globally for all applications. > > > > You can try the following, but I'm not sure if it will work in > > all cases. Modify the runIDV script that starts the IDV to set > > the system properties for the JVM: > > > > command="java -Xmx512m -Duser.language=en -Duser.country=US > > -Didv.enableStereo=false -jar ${dirname}/idv.jar $*" > > > To keep a trace > Yes that is the solution. Okay. I'm looking at adding a preference to the IDV so others could use that mechanism. Don Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: KDD-358203 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Open