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Specify Arguments for Scripts

You can pass arguments to a script, which, for example, can minimize the need for interaction.

To specify arguments

1. Select Options, Arguments.

   The Script Arguments dialog opens.

2. Select the unit type, which determines the initialization invoked.
   • For asset management, select Workstation, User, or Engine.

     Depending on the selection, the DMScript Interpreter initializes the asset management script constants UnitName, UnitArea, and UnitFile. The labels of the radio buttons describe the style of asset management installation to be handled.

   • For software delivery, select Not specified. This is the default value.

   Selecting one of these values terminates the DMScript Interpreter session and starts a new session with the new parameters.

3. Enter the arguments to pass to the script in the Arguments field, and click OK.

   The script executes the arguments.

Note: To retrieve the arguments passed to a script, use the functions argc() and argv().