Creating Command Launch Operations
Command Launch operations enable you to launch external applications from the Vector AM Console. For example, Vector Asset Management includes a Command Launch operation that starts the Vector AM Windows Scheduler because it is convenient to start the Windows Scheduler from within the Console.
Command Launch operations enable you to specify the command line parameters that must be passed to the application. They also allow you to pass internal data to the external application using Tokens. For example, you can use the $NODE token to pass the currently-selected Client name to the external application.
To create a new command launch operation:
1 Right-click an operation and choose Create Operation from the shortcut menu.
2 In the Add New Operation dialog, select Command Launch from the list and click OK. The Customize Command Launch dialog is displayed.
3 Enter a name for the operation in the Operation name field, enter a description of the operation in the Comment field, and select the operation tabs from which you want to access the operation in the Select the operations folders to display the operation on list.
4 Click the Command Launch tab.
5 In the Program field, type the location and name of executable. The field must specify the full disk and directory location of the executable and its name. Alternatively, click Browse to search for the executable.
6 If you want to specify any default command line parameters for the executable, type them in the Command Line field.
7 If you want to specify a default location for files connected with this executable, type the location in the Working directory field.
8 Select a Run option.
9 Click OK to save your changes and add the operation to the Operations view.
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