The Run command

The Run command allows users to call executable programs from within the EC Gateway application, with no waiting. You can set both command line switches and a starting directory. The following parameters can be defined from this window.

Field

Description

Label

Specifies the unique label of this process command. This label allows other commands to branch to this command. The label that you type here appears in the Label column on the EC Gateway Process Window.

Disable command

Disabling the command will allow temporary modification of the process statements. This allows for testing of the statements for error-free robustness. The command that has been disabled will not show in the script file (.pfs file).

Executable Name

Name of the file to be executed, including full path information. You can specify a FileName variable or you can browse for the name of an executable file to run by clicking on the Constant option. The Browse – Select an Executable window opens.

Working Directory

Default directory for executable program operation. You can select a Parameter variable or an appropriate directory by clicking on the Constant option. The Select a Directory… window opens.

Arguments

Command line switches to be passed to the executable program, if required. Use the Parameters option or the Constant option to display the Constant Value window.