- From the Data File Tools IDE, click 
                        				  Options > DataTools. 
                        				
                     
- To configure warnings for the IMS Database Editor, click the 
                        				  IMS DB Editor tab. 
                        				
                     
- To turn on the Delete and/or Update warning messages, check the appropriate box(es). 
                        				
                     
- To turn off the Delete and/or Update warning messages, uncheck the appropriate box(es). 
                        				
                     
- Click 
                        				  OK. 
                        				
                     
Important: Changes take effect the next time you open a database. Therefore, new settings do not take effect for any currently open databases.