* * * New or Improved for 2014.1 * * * Run Program Quick Action
Enables users to run a scheduled or unscheduled script to a remote data source.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection | The defined connection. See Run Program - Remote Host. |
| Program with Path |
The full path to the server, including the name of the batch file. For example: \\MainServer\reports\reportprovisioning.exe.
Note: You must have access to the server. |
| Arguments |
The parameters to pass. You can have a parameter with a current context expression. For example, if you want to pass the current category, enter your expression into this field.
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| Wait for Program to Finish |
Run the program completely before returning to the page (synchronous). This field is not selected by default, which means that the page appears immediately without waiting for the program to finish (asynchronous). If using asynchronous execution, disable Output Field below. |
| Show program output in message box | Show the output in a message box. |
| Output Field |
Only use this field if you checked Wait for Program to Finish.
Enter the field name to populate with the return value after running the program. Disable this field if the program execution is asynchronous ( that is, if you did not check Wait for Program to Finish). |
