Adding a New User Tool

Menu Command:	Tools > User Tools
Shortcuts:	F11

On the Tools menu, click User Tools.
The User Tools dialogue box is displayed.
Click the New Tool button .
Enter a name for the tool and press Enter.
In the Command text box, click the Browse button to select the program, or type the path and name of the program. For example, C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE
In the Arguments text box, type the arguments to be passed on to the program. Click the Arrow button next to the Arguments text box to display a menu of argument macros. Select a macro to insert its argument syntax in the Arguments text box. See Macro Definitions for more information.
[OPTIONAL] In the Initial Directory text box, type the directory to use as the User Tool's working directory. Click the Arrow button next to the Initial Directory text box to display a menu of directory macros, or choose a location.
[OPTIONAL] You can choose from the following output options:
- Use Output Window displays the output in the Tool View. This option is only available for command-line tools.
- Capture Output captures the output and places it in a new document window. This option is only available for command-line tools.
- Preview Output displays the output in the internal browser preview window.
- Prompt for Arguments prompts you for arguments before running a User Tool.
- Close Window on Exiting closes the window associated with the User Tool immediately after it has completed the task you have specified. This option is only available for command-line tools.
If none of the above options are selected, the User Tool will run the application specified in the Command text box. The application will remain open.

Click OK.

Once a User Tool is created, the tool name will appear on the Tools menu and the User Tools toolbar. You can select either of these to run the User Tool.