add instructions to configure env_vars #8071
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@mirnawong1 Thank you for the work to document this! It feels pretty clear to me that the current experience is clunky and inconsistent - we need to make it better!
| export DBT_ENV_VAR1="my_value" | ||
| export DBT_ENV_VAR2="another_value" | ||
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| 3. Save and apply the changes using the `:wq` command in the terminal. |
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:wq is specific to vim - you can just say, "save the file and start a new shell session"
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| | <div style={{width:'200px'}}>Where to configure</div> | Info | Stays active | Best for | | ||
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| | [OS / shell (recommended)](#configure-at-the-os--shell-level) | Configure at the OS / shell level.<br /><br /> Affects all terminals _and_ the dbt extension (after VS Code reload) | Yes<br /> (across sessions) | Using both extension buttons _and_ terminal commands | |
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From some quick testing - I can confirm this works for running dbtf commands in terminal/shell, but I don't believe this works for VSCE
| | [Terminal session](#configure-in-the-terminal-session) | Configure in the terminal session using the `export` command.<br /><br /> Affects the current terminal window _only_. | No<br /> (per session) | Quick, temporary testing | | ||
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| If you use both the dbt extension’s buttons/menus _and_ the terminal, define your env vars at the _OS/shell_ level. This works everywhere with one setup. |
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I'm not convinced this actually works! Also, I don't love encouraging users to stick their dbt-specific env vars within their global OS user settings / shell profiles
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this pr adds instructions on how to configure env_vars to vsce and fusion cli
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🚀 Deployment available! Here are the direct links to the updated files: