\doc{The automatic-registry setting}
\ref{automatic-registry-setting}

The \def{automatic-registry} setting controls whether LP asks the user to
confirm extensions to the registry when formulas are oriented into rewrite
rules. 
\head{2}{\dlink{../symbols/syntax}{Syntax}}
\begin{verbatim}
\sd{set-automatic-registry-command} ::= \f{set automatic-registry} ( \f{on} | \f{off} )
\end{verbatim}

\head{2}{Examples}
\begin{verbatim}
set auto-reg off
\end{verbatim}

\head{2}{Usage}

If \fq{automatic-registry} is \fq{on} (the default), then LP automatically
extends its registry, if necessary, when using a
\dlink{../ordering/registered}{registered ordering} to orient formulas into 
rewrite rules.  If it is \fq{off}, LP prompts the user to select one of a list
of possible extensions whenever the registry must be extended.  When it is
\fq{off}, LP also gives users the opportunity to divide
\dlink{../ordering/interactive}{incompatible} equations and to orient formulas
manually.