---
name: "genisoimagerc"
section: "5"
platform: "linux"
package: "genisoimage"
version: "9:1.1.11-4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/genisoimagerc"
---

# genisoimagerc(5)

startup configuration file for genisoimage

## NAME

genisoimagerc - startup configuration file for genisoimage

## DESCRIPTION

[**genisoimage**(1)](/genisoimage/1.md) searches for a configuration file in several places; it uses the first one it is able to open.  First, if the **GENISOIMAGERC** environment variable is set, its value is used as the filename; likewise for the **MKISOFSRC** environment variable.  Next, **genisoimage** looks for files named *.genisoimagerc* or *.mkisofsrc*, first in the current working directory, then in the user's home directory.  Next, it looks for */etc/genisoimagerc*. Finally, it looks for a *.genisoimagerc* in the same directory as **genisoimage** itself is stored.

The *.genisoimagerc* file contains lines of the form

-

  **TAG=***value*

where **TAG** is one of the settings defined below.  The case of the tag is not significant.  All settings have command-line equivalents; if the command-line parameter is specified, it takes priority over the configuration file.

Blank lines and lines beginning with \`#' are ignored.

## CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

- ABST

  The abstract information, typically the name of a file on the disc containing an abstract.  There is space for 37 characters. Equivalent to the **-abstract** command-line option.

- APPI

  The application identifier should describe the application that will be on the disc.  There is space for 128 characters.  Equivalent to the **-A** command-line option.

- BIBL

  The bibliographic information, often the name of a file on the disc containing a bibliography.  There is space for 37 characters. Equivalent to the **-biblio** command-line option.

- COPY

  The copyright information, typically the name of a file on the disc containing the copyright notice.  There is space for 37 characters. Equivalent to the **-copyright** command-line option.

- HFS\_TYPE

  The default **TYPE** for Macintosh files. Must be exactly 4 characters.  Equivalent to the **-hfs-type** command-line option.  The default value is *TEXT*.

- HFS\_CREATOR

  The default **CREATOR** for Macintosh files. Must be exactly 4 characters.  Equivalent to the **-hfs-creator** command-line option.  The default value is *Unix*.

- PREP

  This should describe the preparer of the CD-ROM, usually with a mailing address and phone number.  There is space for 128 characters. Equivalent to the **-p** command-line option.

- PUBL

  This should describe the publisher of the CD-ROM, usually with a mailing address and phone number.  There is space for 128 characters. Equivalent to the **-publisher** command-line option.

- SYSI

  The System Identifier.  There is space for 32 characters. Equivalent to the **-sysid** command-line option.

- VOLI

  The Volume Identifier.  There is space for 32 characters. Equivalent to the **-V** command-line option.

- VOLS

  The Volume Set Name.  There is space for 128 characters. Equivalent to the **-volset** command-line option.

**genisoimage** can also be configured at compile time with defaults for many of these fields.  See the file *defaults.h*.

## EXAMPLES

The following file

-

  ```
  COPY=src/COPYING
  SYSI=Multics 75
  ```

is equivalent to the **genisoimage** command-line parameters

-

  *-copyright src/COPYING -sysid "Multics 75"*

## SEE ALSO

[**genisoimage**(1)](/genisoimage/1.md).

## AUTHORS

See the [**genisoimage**(1)](/genisoimage/1.md) manual page for credits for the **genisoimage** program and documentation.