The following command line switches can be used when running Application Launcher (NAL.EXE) or Application Explorer (NALEXPLD.EXE).
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
SYNTAX: : APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal : |
This switch is valid for Application Launcher only. The /ns switch provides the same functionality for Application Explorer. Skips the initial splash screen. |
SYNTAX: /a=".application_object" or /a="tree:.application_object" APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLES: nal /a=".snapshot.apps" or nal /a="novell:.snapshot.apps" APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLES: nalexpld /a=".snapshot.apps" or nalexpld /a="novell:.snapshot.apps" |
Distributes and launches the specified application object. Application_object is the full object name of the application to run. Tree is the name of the tree in which the object exists. The default tree is assumed if no tree name is specified. NOTE: The quotation marks are required only if a space is used in the tree name or Application object name. |
SYNTAX: /c="window_title" APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /c="Marketing Applications for %CN%" APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /c="Marketing Applications for %CN%" |
Uses the specified text as the title for the Application Launcher/Explorer window. The default window title is "Novell-delivered Applications for User," where User is the distinguished name of the user. The text specified can contain macros (variables) to display NDS information. The example, /c="Marketing Applications for %CN%" will display "Marketing Applications for JSmith" for a user logged in as JSmith. For information about macros, see Macros . |
SYNTAX: /dm APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /dm APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /dm |
Displays the installation progress of Microsoft* Windows Installer if the Windows Installer is not already installed on the workstation. |
SYNTAX: /f APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /f APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /f |
Instructs Application Launcher/Explorer not to read NDS to get the list of applications that have been associated with the logged-in user or the workstation. This is useful when using the /a, /v, or /l switches to simply distribute, verify, or uninstall a specific application. This switch also requires you to use the /h switch. |
SYNTAX: /h APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /h APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /h |
Instructs Application Launcher/Explorer to hide its window from view when loaded. This switch is required when using the /f switch and is useful with the /i, /l, and /v switches. |
SYNTAX: /i APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /i APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /i |
Installs or updates the Application Launcher/Explorer files on the local hard drive, but does not start Application Launcher/Explorer. This switch can be used on a secured NT workstation on which the SYSTEM32 directory is set to "read only" access for the user. |
SYNTAX: /l=".application_object" or /l="tree:.application_object" APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLES: nal /l=".snapshot.apps" or nal /l="novell:.snapshot.apps" APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLES: nalexpld /l=".snapshot.apps" or nalexpld /l="novell:.snapshot.apps" |
Uninstalls the specified application object. Application_object is the full object name of the application to run. Tree is the name of the tree in which the object exists. The default tree is assumed if no tree name is specified. NOTE: The quotation marks are required only if a space is used in the tree name or Application object name. |
SYNTAX: /max APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /max APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /max |
Displays the Application Launcher/Explorer window maximized when first loaded, overriding the window state from the previous running of Application Launcher. |
SYNTAX: /min APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /min APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /min |
Displays the Application Launcher/Explorer window minimized when first loaded, overriding the window state from the previous running of Application Launcher/Explorer. |
SYNTAX: /n APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /n APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /n |
Displays the Application Launcher/Explorer window in its normal state (neither maximized nor minimized) when first loaded, overriding the window state from the previous running of Application Launcher/Explorer. |
SYNTAX: /nbc APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /nbc APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /nbc |
Stands for No Boot Choice. When updating Application Launcher/Explorer files, replaces the Yes/No buttons with an OK button when prompting the user to restart his or her workstation to update files in use. |
SYNTAX: /nd APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /nd APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /nd |
Suppresses the warning that a dial-up connection is present. |
SYNTAX: /nodialup APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /nodialup APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /nodialup |
Exits if a dial-up connection is present. Application Launcher/Explorer will not update any files nor run any other EXE if a dial-up connection is present. |
SYNTAX: /noupdate APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /noupdate APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /noupdate |
Does not update any Application Launcher/Explorer files on the workstation. Application Launcher/Explorer will be run from the current directory, usually SYS:PUBLIC. |
SYNTAX: /nows APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /nows APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /nows |
Instructs Application Launcher/Explorer to not register the workstation helper (ZENAPPWS.DLL) and to remove the registration if it exists. This switch should only be used for temporary troubleshooting purposes. If you want to permanently disable the workstation helper, you should disable the Enable Helper configuration option (see Setting Configuration Options ). |
SYNTAX: /ns EXAMPLE: nalexpld /ns |
This switch is valid for Application Explorer only. The: switch provides the same functionality for Application Launcher. Skips the initial splash screen. |
SYNTAX: /p="parameters" APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /a=.snapshot.apps /p="/a /q" APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /a=.snapshot.apps /p="/a /q" |
Instructs Application Launcher/Explorer to pass the specified parameters to the application being launched. It is only effective when used with /a or /v. |
SYNTAX: /s EXAMPLE: nal /s |
This switch is valid for Application Launcher only. Instructs Application Launcher to act like the Windows shell. In the Application Launcher window, the Exit the Application Launcher option on the File menu changes to Shutdown Windows and gives the user the standard Windows shutdown options. NOTE: Application Launcher does not replace the Windows shell. If users minimize the Application Launcher window, they will have access to their normal desktop. If you want Application Launcher to replace the Windows shell, see Using Application Launcher as the Windows Shell . |
SYNTAX: /time=seconds APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /time=10 APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /time=10 |
Instructs Application Launcher/Explorer to pause the specified number of seconds before continuing to load. The default wait time is 3 seconds. Use this switch only if you want Application Launcher/Explorer to wait extra time before continuing to load. For example, if several other programs are starting from the login script and they all display splash screens, you might not want all of them being displayed at the same time and overlapping each other. |
SYNTAX: /u APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /u APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /u |
Unloads Application Launcher/Explorer from memory after all applications have terminated. |
SYNTAX: /v="application_object" or /v="tree:.application_object" APPLICATION LAUNCHER EXAMPLE: nal /v=".snapshot.apps" or nal /v="novell:.snapshot.apps" APPLICATION EXPLORER EXAMPLE: nalexpld /v=".snapshot.apps" or nalexpld /v="novell:.snapshot.apps" |
Verifies and launches the specified application. Application_object is the full object name of the application to run. Tree is the name of the tree in which the object exists. The default tree is assumed if no tree name is specified. NOTE: The quotation marks are required only if a space is used in the tree name or Application object name. |