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Changes in the .cfg files are active & visible in the WebGUI after a webserver restart.
core bundle 1.5.2 and older
Configuration changes in the WebGUI aren't synced with the configuration files.
Changes in the .cfg files are active & visible in the WebGUI after a webserver restart, which means everything in the .cfg file overwrites the current WebGUI configuration.
Which core bundle am i using?
Check the plugins folder inside your servlet installation, to find out which core bundle you are using
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