Using command-line scripts to automate Data Manager (optional)

As shown on page 32, Data Manager includes a set of command-line parameters that can be used to automate program functions and operations. As described in the following procedures, you may use these parameters with Windows XP/Vista or Windows 7 task scheduling to automatically trigger and execute a wide range of Data Manager tasks.

If Data Manager is installed on a Windows XP or Vista computer:

1In Control Panel, select Scheduled Tasks.

2In the Scheduled Tasks list, select Add Scheduled Task. The Scheduled Task Wizard appears.

3Click Next to continue. A list of applications appears.

4Select 3M Digital Data Manager, then click Next.

5In the task name field, enter a description of the task.

6Select task frequency (daily, one time, etc.), then click Next.

7Select task start time, start date and days when the task will run, then click Next.

8Enter username and password, then click Next.

9On the next screen, select Open advanced properties for this task when I click Finish, then click Finish. The screen shown below appears.

10In the Run field, enter your script as shown in the example. Be sure to separate each parameter with a space.

11Make changes in the Schedule, Settings and Security tabs if necessary, then click Apply. Click OK to exit. Your new Data Manager task is now active and displayed in the Scheduled Tasks list.

Figure 34: Separate each parameter in the Run field with a space.

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3M 747 setup guide Select 3M Digital Data Manager, then click Next, Separate each parameter in the Run field with a space