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A window displayed on the desktop used to interface with the MS-DOS operating system.  
A window displayed on the desktop used to interface with the MS-DOS operating system.  
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MS-DOS commands are typed at an entry point identified by a blinking cursor.
MS-DOS commands are typed at an entry point identified by a blinking cursor.
== Useage ==
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List of tools where you'd use the CP


== Opening ==
== Opening ==
List of methods to open a command prompt window.
List of methods to open a command prompt window.


=== Start menu Run ===
* Click '''Start''' menu
* Click the '''Run''' button
* Type '''cmd''' in the displayed dialog box.
* Press '''OK'''
* A '''command prompt window''' will be opened.
Now navigate to your required directory/folder location, (use ''cd'' command).


=== Installing quick access methods ===
=== MS Cmd Here Powertoy  ===
Four methods to add the '''Command Prompt''' to your '''right-click menu'''.  
An automatic method, removing the need to navigate to your required directory/folder location.
<br>Works for both WinXP/Vista.
* Adds an '''Open Command Window Here''' option to any folder's 'right-click context menu.
==== Cmd Here Powertoy  ====
* Resulting '''Command Window''' automatically opens in your required directory/folder location.
There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds '''open command window here''' option to the folder's context menu.  
* Works with both, any -
 
** ''Folder'' in Explorer
Just install: '''[http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe Cmd Here Powertoy ]'''
** ''Folder Shortcut'', (e.g. a folder on your desktop)
 
* Works for both WinXP/Vista.
==== Method 2 ====
Download Microsoft's: '''[http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/CmdHerePowertoySetup.exe Cmd Here Powertoy ]'''
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* Open '''Notepad.exe'''.
* Copy and paste in the following text -
<pre>
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt:"


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\Command]
=== Windows 7 ===
@="cmd.exe /k cd %1"
Hold down the SHIFT key while right-clicking on a folder and you will see a 'Open command window here' option in the context-sensitive menu.
</pre>
* Save the text file as '''addprompt.reg'''
* Double-click on the '''addprompt.reg''' file you just saved.<br/>'''Note''' - This will modify the registry. Your anti-virus software might ask you to confirm the registry change. It is safe to allow it.


==== Method 3 ====
== SDK Tools ==
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List of FSX/A SDK's tools that utilise the '''Command Prompt Window''', (aka DOS box).
==== Method 4 ====
* '''BGLComp''' - Compiling scenery placement, airport data, & mission rewards
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* '''Resample''' - Compiling elevation, land/water class, photoscenery, etc. data.
* '''Shp2Vec ''' - Compiling vector data.
* '''ImageTool''' - Imagery format conversion for simobjects & scenery.
* '''Simpropcompiler''' - Compiling XML gauges, autogen related files, & missions.


== Prompt ==
== Prompt ==
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== Related content ==
== Related content ==
[[SDK - Tools - Command Line - Environment Variables (FSX/A)]]
[[Command Prompt]]
[[Command Prompt]]


[[BGL Compiler SDK]]
[[BGL Compiler SDK]]


== External links ==
== External links ==
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[[Category:Scenery_design]]
[[Category:Missions]]

Latest revision as of 06:52, 8 February 2011

A window displayed on the desktop used to interface with the MS-DOS operating system.
MS-DOS commands are typed at an entry point identified by a blinking cursor.

Opening

List of methods to open a command prompt window.

Start menu Run

  • Click Start menu
  • Click the Run button
  • Type cmd in the displayed dialog box.
  • Press OK
  • A command prompt window will be opened.

Now navigate to your required directory/folder location, (use cd command).

MS Cmd Here Powertoy

An automatic method, removing the need to navigate to your required directory/folder location.

  • Adds an Open Command Window Here option to any folder's 'right-click context menu.
  • Resulting Command Window automatically opens in your required directory/folder location.
  • Works with both, any -
    • Folder in Explorer
    • Folder Shortcut, (e.g. a folder on your desktop)
  • Works for both WinXP/Vista.

Download Microsoft's: Cmd Here Powertoy

Windows 7

Hold down the SHIFT key while right-clicking on a folder and you will see a 'Open command window here' option in the context-sensitive menu.

SDK Tools

List of FSX/A SDK's tools that utilise the Command Prompt Window, (aka DOS box).

  • BGLComp - Compiling scenery placement, airport data, & mission rewards
  • Resample - Compiling elevation, land/water class, photoscenery, etc. data.
  • Shp2Vec - Compiling vector data.
  • ImageTool - Imagery format conversion for simobjects & scenery.
  • Simpropcompiler - Compiling XML gauges, autogen related files, & missions.

Prompt

Command Prompt

Error Codes

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Related content

SDK - Tools - Command Line - Environment Variables (FSX/A)

Command Prompt

BGL Compiler SDK

External links

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