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Use Interactive Mode

Use interactive mode to perform simple operations on a local or remote host or for testing small code fragments when you create scripted command sequences.

To use interactive mode

1. Run the following AutoShell executable in one of the following ways:

   caaipaomautoshell.exe
   

   AutoShell prompts you for a user name and password. AutoShell then either performs an authentication check or stores the credentials for future use, such as authenticating to remote clients. This decision depends on the type of product integration.

   caaipaomautoshell.exe -U bob -P mypassword
   

   You specify the user name and password by using the –U and –P switches.

2. (Optional) Specify credentials by setting the environment variables CAASUSER and CAASPASS as follows:

   set CAASUSER=bob
   set CAASPASS=mypassword
   

   The AutoShell prompt appears after a successful logon.

   asmgr::->
   

   asmgr

   Specifies the local host name.

3. Enter any valid JavaScript expression at the prompt because AutoShell uses JavaScript as its underlying scripting language.

   Example:

   2+3 displays 5

   AutoShell has an automatic result display that eliminates the need to use output commands at the command prompt for simple expressions. However, displaying the result of the expression in a script does require you to use an output command. See also the run-local command section.

4. Enter one of the following commands to terminate the AutoShell interactive session:

   quit
   exit