Super, Razzak, I had forgotten about that enhancement, since my code was written before it was available. I'll put a note in my code to that effect so I don't make this mistake again!
Dennis McGrath Software Developer QMI Security Solutions 1661 Glenlake Ave Itasca IL 60143 630-980-8461 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of A. Razzak Memon Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 9:18 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: passing a variable when compiled applicationis started At 10:56 AM 11/16/2013, Tony IJntema wrote: >A long time ago, using the first compiler of R:base, I was able to pass >a variable when I started a compiled application > >Something like this: > >Testapp.exe testvariable > >The value 'testvariable' was stored in a variable and could be used in >the program. > >I cannot find anything in the help files. >A similar command is described in the run-command, but I don't see how >I can use this in a compiled environment Tony, The ability to pass parameters to any R:BASE instance, Runtime, and compiled application is possible using the "STARTUPPARAMSTRnnn" and "StartupParamCount" parameters of the GETPROPERTY command. STARTUPPARAMSTRnnn - Returns the startup parameter value by the number specified, where "NNNN" in StartupParamStrNNNN is the a number from 0 to STARTUPPARAMCOUNT. Notes: . This parameter is used with STARTUPPARAMCOUNT . If NNNN = 0 (GETPROPERTY APPLICATION StartupParamStr0 VarName), then VarName will always contain the executable name with path . If NNNN > STARTUPPARAMCOUNT then VarName will contain the text: "-ERROR-" -- Example to Display Parameters: Desktop Shortcut Target contains: C:\RBTI\CompApp_ABC.EXE "-v" "-boss" CLEAR VAR vCount,vParamStr0,vParamStr1,vParamStr2 GETPROPERTY Application StartupParamCount vCount GETPROPERTY Application StartupParamStr0 vParamStr0 GETPROPERTY Application StartupParamStr1 vParamStr1 GETPROPERTY Application StartupParamStr2 vParamStr2 SET VAR vMessage TEXT = NULL SET VAR vMessage = + ('EXE NAME:' & .vParamStr0 + (CHAR(13)) ++ 'PARAM 1 :' & .vParamStr1 + (CHAR(13)) ++ 'PARAM 2 :' & .vParamStr2 + (CHAR(13))) CLS PAUSE 2 USING .vMessage CAPTION 'Results' ICON INFO + BUTTON 'Press any key to continue ...' + OPTION MESSAGE_FONT_NAME Tahoma + |MESSAGE_FONT_COLOR NAVY + |MESSAGE_FONT_SIZE 11 + |THEMENAME Longhorn RETURN StartupParamCount - Returns the startup parameter count for the executable. Notes: . This parameter is used with STARTUPPARAMSTRnnn Example: GETPROPERTY Application StartupParamCount vParamCount The above examples and many other parameters are available within the "Application" Category of R:Docs 9.5! Very Best R:egards, Razzak. www.rbase.com www.facebook.com/rbase -- 30+ years of continuous innovation! 15 Years of R:BASE Technologies, Inc. making R:BASE what it is today! --
