The Launching page (Progress OpenEdge > Advanced > Launching) of the OpenEdge lets you select the default behavior of new launch configurations with respect to two key options. It includes the following controls:

Use project AVM for new launch configurations If checked, causes new launch configurations to use the instance of the AVM that is running for the OpenEdge project. Deselect this option to have each new launch configuration run under a separate, dedicated AVM instance.

You can edit this setting for specific configurations on the Main tab (Application) of the Configurations wizard.
Use selection in workspace for new launch configurations If checked, causes new launch configurations to run the ABL program that is selected in the workspace or open in the ABL Editor. Deselect this option to have each new launch configuration run a specific program.

You can edit this setting for specific configurations on the Main tab (Application) of the Configurations wizard.