7.2 Format of property files

Specify parameters in the following format:

parameter=value

How to specify parameters

A value extends up to an end-of-line character.
A line beginning with a hash mark (#) is treated as a comment.
A null line is ignored.
A value cannot be followed by a character string such as a comment. If a character string is added, the value is interpreted as being invalid.
If the same parameter is specified more than once, the last specification takes effect. For example, false would take effect if the following were specified:
```
eads.logger.message.console.enable=true
eads.logger.message.console.enable=false
```

Also note the following about shell scripts:

The permitted characters are 0x20 through 0x7E in ASCII codes, the newline character (\n), the carriage return character (\r), and the tab (\t).
Specify one parameter per line. A line is through an end-of-line code (\n or \r\n) or the EOF (End of File).
Only the equal sign (=) is supported as the separator between a parameter name and a specified value.

Example: ab = c

Note: indicates a space or a tab.

EADS interprets that ab is the parameter name and c is the value.
A parameter name and a specified value can be preceded and followed by a single-byte space or a tab. EADS ignores the specified space or tab when it interprets the parameter.

Example: a=b

Note: indicates a space or a tab.

EADS interprets that a is the parameter name and b is the value.
If two consecutive separators, single-byte spaces, or tabs are specified, the second and subsequent such characters are interpreted as part of the specified value.

Example: a==b

EADS interprets that a is the parameter name and =b is the value.
If no value is specified (only a parameter name and a separator are specified), the value is interpreted as a null character string.
If a specified parameter name contains a control character or only a parameter name is specified, that parameter is ignored.