Difference between revisions of "AskPlus Command Line Options"
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*The vsrvtcp listener process must be running for AskPlus to successfully process the "-a" option. | *The vsrvtcp listener process must be running for AskPlus to successfully process the "-a" option. | ||
*When this option is used, the value of all system variables set in the VsrvTcp profile (including EQ_DBSERVER) will overwrite any default values associated with the current login. | *When this option is used, the value of all system variables set in the VsrvTcp profile (including EQ_DBSERVER) will overwrite any default values associated with the current login. | ||
| − | Information on creating Visimage profiles is located | + | *Information on creating Visimage profiles is located here. |
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=== Specifying the VsrvTcp Port (-serv:) === | === Specifying the VsrvTcp Port (-serv:) === | ||
By default, AskPlus connects to VsrvTcp via the default port specified using the askplus keyword in /etc/services. | By default, AskPlus connects to VsrvTcp via the default port specified using the askplus keyword in /etc/services. | ||
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*In most cases it is best to use the default port. | *In most cases it is best to use the default port. | ||
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=== Specifying a Visimage Manager File (-u) === | === Specifying a Visimage Manager File (-u) === | ||
Another way to specify a default environment is to specify the name of a Visimage manager (environment) file using the '''-u''' option. | Another way to specify a default environment is to specify the name of a Visimage manager (environment) file using the '''-u''' option. | ||
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*If both "-a" and "-u" are specified, the "-a" option will take priority and the "-u" option will be ignored. | *If both "-a" and "-u" are specified, the "-a" option will take priority and the "-u" option will be ignored. | ||
*If the vsrvtcp listener is not running, then the "-u" parameter will be used. (Does not seem to be true.) | *If the vsrvtcp listener is not running, then the "-u" parameter will be used. (Does not seem to be true.) | ||
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=== Specifying a Command (XEQ) File (-xeq:) === | === Specifying a Command (XEQ) File (-xeq:) === | ||
It is possible to specify the name of an command file that will be executed immediately when AskPlus is started. | It is possible to specify the name of an command file that will be executed immediately when AskPlus is started. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 8 July 2020
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Specifying a Visimage Profile Name (-a)
When starting AskPlus you can specify a default Visimage3 (VsrvTcp) profile that should be used using the -a option. AskPlus will inherit the same default environment as Visimage, including the working directory, except for the login parameter.
/ASKPLUS/askplus -b -aspectrum_live << EOD
- The above syntax will start AskPlus using the VsrvTcp profile spectrum_live
- There must be no spaces between the option "-a" and the profile name.
- The vsrvtcp listener process must be running for AskPlus to successfully process the "-a" option.
- When this option is used, the value of all system variables set in the VsrvTcp profile (including EQ_DBSERVER) will overwrite any default values associated with the current login.
- Information on creating Visimage profiles is located here.
Specifying the VsrvTcp Port (-serv:)
By default, AskPlus connects to VsrvTcp via the default port specified using the askplus keyword in /etc/services.
askplus 30505/tcp # AskPlus/Visimage server.
To specify a different port, use the -serv: option.
/ASKPLUS/askplus -b -aspectrum_live -serv:29500 << EOD
- In most cases it is best to use the default port.
Specifying a Visimage Manager File (-u)
Another way to specify a default environment is to specify the name of a Visimage manager (environment) file using the -u option.
/ASKPLUS/askplus -b -u./visimage/membrs_live << EOD
- Make sure the path specified for the manager file is valid for the current directory when AskPlus is started.
- If both "-a" and "-u" are specified, the "-a" option will take priority and the "-u" option will be ignored.
- If the vsrvtcp listener is not running, then the "-u" parameter will be used. (Does not seem to be true.)
Specifying a Command (XEQ) File (-xeq:)
It is possible to specify the name of an command file that will be executed immediately when AskPlus is started.
/ASKPLUS/askplus -xeq:../xeq/cmdfile
- Make sure the path specified for the manager file is valid for the current directory when AskPlus is started.
- Unless the command file contains an exit command, AskPlus will continue to run after the command file has been executed.
