Run application

This function allows to launch external programs.

"Command" - enter the name of the executable file and the path to it in this field. It can be an EXE, COM or BAT file.

"Parameters" - enter the command line parameters required for the program operation into this field.

"Run in" - this field indicates the folder, in which the program should be launched.

"File list" - enter the names of the files separated by ";" into this field. It can be done manually, and it is also possible to use the dialog box to select the files. To open the dialog box click on the picture button right from the field. It can be a filename or a name of a group of files. It is possible to use the "*" and "?" characters in filenames (for example, *.txt; A???.*). To include all files leave the field blank.

You can use macro strings in the Command and Parameters fields:

%FILES% - this line will be replaced with names of files involved in the event, separated with spaces

%FILE% - this line will be sequentially replaced with a name of each file involved in the event, and the command will be performed for each of them separately

%DATE% - this line will be replaced with the current date

%TIME% - this line will be replaced with the current time

etc.

"Wait until program exit" checkbox - stop task execution until the launched program runs.

"Test" button - to verify if the parameters are correct you can run application pressing this button.

"Condition" (on the Actions page) - see System of Conditions topic.

"Run once" - execute the action once per replication cycle. This option affects only Targets and Action items.

"Title" - a name of the item displayed in the Conditional Actions or Targets and Actions lists. The field can be blank.