Command Line Options

CrystalKiwi Explorer install sets up several menu items on the start menu.  While some of these (such as Service management) run a separate application, several of these start the main CrystalKiwi Explorer executable with a command line option.

You can use the same options to invoke CrystalKiwi Explorer and control what forms open and default report is displayed. 

Currently we support the opening of a specific report or form, but you can also control report parameters and outputdestination using a command file.

Report File Control

You can force CrystalKiwi Explorer to open a report file when it starts.  Include the file name in the command line.  The file name must exist or an error message will occur.

If the report has existing parameters, the parameter form will appear.  To preload parameter values from a command line, you will need to use a command file (see below).

Form Control

By default the main viewer form will open in the last known report folder.  You can however select one of the other main forms from the command line.  These are all indicated with a * as the first character in the command.

*Schedule  will open the main scheduler form.
*Burst will open the Report Bursting form.
*Activate will open the Report Activation form

Command File

This is the most powerful command line option.  Further details here

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