HOW TO

Run an AML from a desktop icon

Summary

Instructions provided illustrate how to create an ArcInfo Workstation desktop icon that runs an AML.

Procedure



  1. Navigate to %ARCHOME%\Bin\arc.exe in Windows Explorer.
  2. Right-click arc.exe and select Create shortcut.
  3. Right-click the new shortcut and select Rename.
  4. Drag and drop the new the shortcut to the desktop.
  5. Right-click the new icon and select Properties.
  6. Click the Shortcut tab.
  7. In the target window, append a double quoted command string using
    the &RUN AML directive to start the AML.


    Code:
    %ARCHOME%\bin\arc.exe "&run c:\testdirectory\rightoff.aml"

Article ID:000005285

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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