Each command line parameter consists of a forward slash (/) followed by a letter, and, in some cases, other characters. The parameters are not case-sensitive and can be specified in any order. The syntax for starting the Coordinate System Update Utility from a DOS prompt is: CSUPDATE [option] … [option]
For example, if you wanted to run the program in quiet mode and have CSUPDATE automatically enter the correct destination path, the command would look like this:
CSUPDATE /S sourcepath /D ? /Q
| Parameter | Function |
|---|---|
| /S directorypath | Specifies the source directory for the old coordinate system files. If the path name contains spaces, enclose the entire path in quotation marks.
To have CSUPDATE use the location of the shared coordinate system libraries, type a question mark for the directory path, for example: |
| /D directorypath | Specifies the destination directory for the new coordinate system files. If the path name contains spaces, enclose the entire path in quotation marks.
To have CSUPDATE use the location of the shared coordinate system libraries, type a question mark for the directory path, for example: |
| /B- | Tells the program not to create backup copies of the destination files. |
| /P- | Tells the program not to prompt you with warning or file conflict messages. |
| /L- | Tells the program not to create a log file of the changes made to the coordinate system files. |
| /F filename | Specifies the name and location of the log file. If the path name contains spaces, enclose the entire path in quotation marks. If you used the /L- parameter, this parameter will be ignored. |
| /A | Tells the program to run in automode. When used in conjunction with the /S and /D parameters, this parameter causes the program to run without displaying any user interface, except for a progress indicator. If any conflicts occur, such as duplicate coordinate system names, the program automatically chooses the safest options, such as not overwriting the existing coordinate system. This parameter is useful when running the program from a batch file. |
| /Q | Tells the program to run in quiet mode. When used in conjunction with the /S and /D parameters, this parameter causes the program to run without displaying the initial dialog box or the final screen. However, the program displays the progress indicator and prompts you to resolve any conflicts, such as duplicate coordinate system names. This parameter is useful for running the program from a batch file, while still allowing you to resolve issues. |