Oracle Forms 11gR2 - Cannot deploy locally from within Forms

Question

I cannot deploy locally from within forms.  The server is up and running and I can deploy the form by putting the correct URL in the address line of the browser window.  When I try to deploy from within forms it comes up with some crazy URL that differs everytime.
This is what the URL should be and this works from the browser:
http://machinename:7002/forms/frmservlet?form=WRD608ADMIN_11g.fmx&userid=&otherparams=useSDI=yes
Here is one of the URLs it came up with when I try to run it from within Forms:
http://localhost:60231/lysVL2VjqT33znjfvLwanktVRxTIc6dEwVeRNXXRmhYU2qjf
Localhost is always there, but the rest varies.
In Forms, I have the Preferences, Runtime set to:
http://machinename:7002/forms/frmservlet
Where machine name is my PC, it is the same for this address as the URL above that works directly from the browser.
So what am I missing?
Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Generally speaking, it is discouraged to manually edit any of the configuration files if they are managed by WLS Console or EM.  In this case, default.env is managed by EM.  Therefore, changes to the file should be done through EM.  If however, you want to alter the file manually, the following is likely the best way to accomplish this:
1.  Stop the WLS Admin Server and Node Manager
2.  Locate the proper file you wish to edit.  By proper I mean, there are several copies of most config files.  Most of the config files found in the Oracle Home are actually template files and are not used at runtime.  Altering these will not give you the change you want.  The default.env you want would be here (assuming Windows)
C:\Oracle\Middleware\user_projects\domains\ClassicDomain\config\fmwconfig\servers\WLS_FORMS\applications\formsapp_11.1.2\config
If you are using a "Development" installation type, the above path will reflect AdminServer instead of WLS_FORMS.  Remember that Development installations are not for multi-user purposes.  Production deployments require the "Deployment" installation type, which can also include the Builders.
Do NOT make any changes yet.
3.  Once you find the correct file, create a backup copy.  Then open the file for edit (not the backup).
4.  Make the desired changes and save.
5.  Restart Node Manager and Admin Server if you plan to use them.
For more information about using EM to manage your configuration, refer to the product documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E38115_01/doc.111210/e24477/configure.htm#CHDCCGHI