About Entering Parameters

If a parameter value contains spaces and you do not want the spaces to be interpreted by the interpreter, put double quotation marks around the parameter reference (e.g., “parm 1”). For multi-line scripts, the quotation marks may differ depending on the script language with which you are working.

For a file parameter, the absolute path to the file is substituted into the command line. This can be useful for programs that expect the name of their input file on the command line.

For single-line commands, it is not necessary to put quotation marks around substituted file parameters. File names are never split, even if they contain spaces.

However, for multi-line scripts you must enter quotation marks if there is any chance the absolute path could contain spaces. This is different from the behavior in Command mode.

At run time, the absolute path to the data for the file parameter is passed as an argument to the program. File parameters can be used after the I/O redirection symbols <, >, or 2> to redirect input/output to/from the file parameter.

Parameters are shown with a green background on the command line. You cannot edit the parameter on the command line.

You can use the standard keyboard shortcuts to cut, copy, and paste text from/to the script.

Note: You can create a new parameter using the button. For more information, see Adding New Parameters in the Isight User’s Guide.