Command line operation
EWPtool can be used directly from the command line (e.g., "Command Prompt" or "PowerShell") for operating over an existing project file (*.ewp).
The syntax for using EWPtool from the command line is:
EWPtool.exe -p <drive>:\<project-dir> -n <project-name> -c <build-configuration> [OPTIONS]
The required parameters are:
| Required parameters | Description | Required version | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
-p |
Project Directory ($PROJ_DIR$) |
4.2.0+ | REQUIRED |
-n |
Project Name ($PROJ_FNAME$) |
4.2.0+ | REQUIRED |
-c |
Configuration ($CONFIG_NAME$) |
4.2.0+ | REQUIRED |
The options and their defaults (*) are:
| Options | Description | Accepted values | Required version | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-f |
Force folder selection |
true/false*
|
4.2.0+ | |
-i |
Populate with headers |
true/false*
|
4.2.7+ | (*new) |
-l |
Enable logging |
true/false*
|
4.2.0+ |
Note
When executed without the required parameters, the following Information Window will show:
Tip
Refer to Customizing menu entries in the IDE for changing the default options when operating from the IDE.