Hi there,
Yes, DIAdem has a number of "Start Parameters" which can be set in the command line input of a Windows Shortcut. You can read all about this in the On-Line help under the "Contents" tab, then choosing "Working with DIAdem>>DIAdem-Auto>>Starting the Program with Parameters" (all the way at the bottom. I'll include the text of that help page in the below paragraph:
DIAdem can be started with parameters. The following parameters are available up to now
/S
DIAdem /Sdirectory Specifies the system directory, which is particularly important for network installations. When DIAdem is started, all of the program system files will be copied to a local, user-defined system directory. Existing files are only overwritten if they differ from the original. The environmental variable "DemSys" is used to specify the system path.
Example: DIAdem /Sc:\user\mysystem
Note: With a network installation the program path must be write-protected in the network. Otherwise, DIAdem generates files in the network, which may cause conflicts.
/D
DIAdem /DFile Specifies the Desktop file. This file is used to define general program settings, e.g. which hardware is used. Generally you will also enter the path name. The environmental variable "demddd" can also be defined. It specifies the Desktop path.
For example : DIAdem /Dmydeskt
/C
DIAdem /CCommand This is used to set a DIAdem command that is executed immediately after DIAdem is started. This allows you to start a process like the Autosequence 'MyAuto'.
Example: DIAdem /CAutostart('MyAuto')
Note:
Such a connection can also be defined within the Autostart group of Windows. This way DIAdem will be started automatically right away after starting the computer. By the help of an Autosequence also entered there, the user will be able to find 'his own' handling area after turning on the computer.
/G
DIAdem /GDirectory Used to set a directory with ATD-files to be converted. When the program is started, an appropriate G5D file is generated for every ATD-file that exists in this directory and it is saved in the DIAdem program directory. The texts and messages defined in the ATD file can then be read out by a special function and used in DIAdem.
For example : DIAdem /Gc:\user\aut
