External Application Launch Wizard Command panel

Use the External Application Launch Wizard Command panel to specify command lines for starting the external application.

Fields

The External Application Launch Wizard Command panel contains the following fields:

Use a shell to run these command(s)
Select this check box if the application requires an interactive dialog or advanced command line syntax, such as wildcard expansion or special characters.
Provide command for use on all operating systems
Select this check box to specify (in the Command and Current Working Directory fields) a command line and working directory to use when starting the application on all operating systems.

Clear this check box to specify separate commands and working directories to start the application on Windows®, UNIX®, or Linux® operating systems.

Command
Specifies a command to be used on all operating systems when starting the external application.
Note: Generic commands intended to run on any of the operating systems supported by IBM Director should be considered carefully due to the many differences that exist among operating systems.
Current Working Directory
Specifies a working directory to be used on all operating systems to start the external application.
Windows Command
Specifies a command to be used on the Windows operating system to start the external application.
Current Working Directory (Windows)
Specifies a working directory to be used on the Windows operating system to start the external application.
UNIX Command
Specifies a command to be used on UNIX or Linux operating systems to start the external application.
Current Working Directory (UNIX)
Specifies a working directory to be used on UNIX or Linux operating systems to start the external application.
Note: The External Application Launch Wizard cannot check the validity or correct function of commands typed in these fields. Be sure to test all command settings before implementing them in a production environment. The External Application Launch Wizard can be used to update these settings when changes are required. See Command string notes for additional information about specifying commands for external applications.

Buttons

The External Application Launch Wizard Command panel contains the following buttons:

Back
Returns to the External Application Launch Wizard Task panel.
Next
Advances to the External Application Launch Wizard Targets panel.
Cancel
Opens a confirmation prompt; if the action is confirmed, the External Application Launch Wizard closes without making any changes to the CMDTask files.
Help
Opens a context-sensitive help window.