Run Tool

Run External Program Step

The Run Tool has the capability to run external programs. You can use this step type to run your own scripts or start a process in a program separate to Data Sync.

Add Step

To be able to run the program you will need to add it as a step to your project. To do this click onto the Add Step button and select Run External Program from the list. Enter in a name for the step and click OK.

External Program

Configuration

This will then open the configuration window. Enter in the required parameters and click OK to add the step.

Configuration

Setting Description
Program The external program file to be run. Click onto the ellipsis (...) to browse your directory to find the program.
Program Arguments Any arguments to apply to the program.
Working Directory The path to the directory where the program is stored. Click onto the ellipsis (...) to browse your directory to find the program.
Hidden Window Select the checkbox to start the program in a hidden window.

The step will then be added to the bottom of your project, move this to where you need it to be, set the run condition and save the project.