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CDTI can be run without a user interface with command line arguments. You can initiate command line execution by going to the operating system’s command prompt or within Windows from the START-RUN menu and typing it in there. Lastly, the command line interface can be used from Batch files (files with *.BAT extension). A batch file can be created in a simple editor like notepad, and saved. Once saved, simply double click the bat file within the Windows Explorer to execute it.
There are two approaches to using the command line:
· Specify a Conversion Job that was built using ‘Convert Image’s graphical user interface and saved as a conversion job file (*.SII);
· Specify a conversion task in detail. A task may be either a Conversion Task or a Special Processing Task.
Specifying a Conversion Job file is very easy. You only need to create the file within the ‘Convert Image’ user interface and then specify the path to the associated *.SII file after the /J switch. You can have hundreds or thousands of tasks specified in the Conversion Job file, all of which will get executed in one fell swoop. For example:
ConvertImage.exe /J "D:\My Conversion Job Files\AccountingImages.SII"
Specifying a Conversion Task is more lengthy and detailed; however it does not require the prior creation of a Conversion Job file. Each approach is discussed in more detail below.
IMPORTANT: If you see the following error or have any other issues:
“ConvertImage” is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."
Then please read Helpful Hints For Creating a Command Line for further assistance.
See Also:
Helpful Hints for Creating a Command Line