8.8

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 software. 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.
Properties
General tab
l
Program group
l
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.
l
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.
l
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.
l
Run minimized: Select to prevent a window (a DOS box, for instance) from being
displayed on the desktop. When selected, the program runs in a background
window.
l Program output capture group
l 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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