Parameters??

[Chipper35]

I'm a bit embarrassed to ask this, as back in my ancient DOS days, I knew how to do this!!

 

But: I need help understanding/using parameters/command line arguments.........like.....I need someone to explain it to me like I'm a 1st grader!!

 

I can look up the verbiage myself.  But: I mean where do I ENTER THE ARGUMENTS?!

 

So:on my desktop, I right click on GZDoom.exe (fine, no sweat), then....I scroll down and click on Properties.....I'm good that far:

 

Then what?!

 

Simple example: Opening GZDoom at a specific Episode/level.....might be a nice starting point for a VERY ELEMENTARY explanation, please!?

[Chipper35]

A tip.....a hint.....anybody??

[Alper002]

Here's how you actually do it:
Setup:
Make a shortcut to cmd.exe
Within its' properties, make it start in the folder of your source port

When you want to launch the source port with parameters:
open the shortcut
Type the name of the executable, followed by the parameters.

 

You could also use some sort of launcher program to achieve a similar thing, and in a more user-friendly manner as well.

[Chipper35]

 

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, Alper002 said:

Within its' properties, make it start in the folder of your source port

 

So, I only change the info found in the 'Start in' path, right?? Not the 'target' box.............

[Alper002]

Target is the executable the shortcut is for, from what I can tell, so yes.

[Chipper35]

Great help, this was!!! Thank you!!!!!

[Chipper35]

Man, The Command Prompt RAWKS!!! I’ve missed you, old friend!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄

Edited November 17, 2019 by Chipper35