[ic] How do I make .gdbm files from .txt files

[Rick Bragg]

I changed some variables in variable.txt, and nothing worked.

I think I have to make variable.gdbm from the text file in order for my 
changes to take affect in the catalog.

Am I right?

If so, How do I do this from the command line (I can't use the admin 
interface)?

Thanks
Rick