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Processing
The external program is executed using the parameters provided. Note that the current data file is not
"sent" to the executable file, however you can refer to the full path of the data file using %F.
Output
If the external program modifies the job file using the full path, the modified file is the output of this soft-
ware. Otherwise, the output is the same as the input. Metadata is not modified in any way. Job Infos
may be modified, depending on the options set in the task's properties.
Task properties
General Tab
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Program group
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Executable file: Enter the name and path of an executable file (exe or com extension),
batch file (bat extension), or command script (cmd extension) that can run in command
mode. Note that the program will be run without user interaction. Although it may display
progress information, it is better if the application has no user interface.
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Parameters: Enter parameters that will be passed to the external program when it is
launched. Each parameter should be enclosed in quotation marks and separated by a
space ("Param1" "Param2" "Param3") except command line options (such as -f, /n). The
exact parameters accepted are unique to the executable and defined in its documentation
if it exists.
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Start in: Enter the folder in which the external program is to run. This is important, for
example, if the program is to generate files that are to be picked up in a specific location for
further processing, or if it requires resources that are located in a specific folder. Leave
blank to run the program in the folder of the executable file.
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Run minimized: Select to prevent a window (a DOS box, for instance) from being dis-
played on the desktop. When selected, the program runs in a background window.
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Program output capture group
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Log the program output: Check to store the program output (messages generated by the
execution of the external program) inside of a job info or variable.
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Store the program output in variable: Use the drop-down to select which variable or job
info to will be used to store the program output.
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Exit Code group
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Store the exit code in job info: Use the drop-down to select which variable or job info will
be used to store the program's exit code. The exit code is a numerical value generated by
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