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Add an External Application to Workbench

To launch an external application from Workbench, you must first add the details of the application in the Workbench interface.

Follow these steps:

  1. Click Tools, Custom, Add/Organize in the Workbench interface.

    The Custom Tools Workshop dialog opens.

  2. Click the Add Custom Tool Button button and specify the values in the following fields:
    Custom Tool Name

    Defines the name of application that you are adding. This name is displayed in Custom menu.

    Command

    Defines the command to execute the application. For example, notepad.exe.

    Arguments

    Defines the arguments you want to pass when launching the application.

    Initial Directory

    Defines the directory that contains the data on which you want the program to operate.

    Default: CA_SCM_HOME

  3. Click Apply.

    The external application is added to the Custom menu.

More information:

Modify or Delete External Applications

Change the Order of Application List in Custom Menu