How to create bitmap image of jobs from command prompt?

nandu_infy · Post by **nandu_infy** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:35 am

Hi all,

I need to create bitmaps images of job designs for documentation. I know that u need to give some parameters to dsdesign.exe for the same. I searched the forum, but noone has really mentioned what are the parameters to be passed.

Somebody please through some light onto the procedure.

Thanks,
Nandu

chulett · Post by **chulett** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:41 am

From what I recall, you need to use /SaveAsBmp=filename when calling it. Or in 7.5 I think they added a /R parameter to add a bitmap image of the canvas to a job report.

It all should be in the readme, I would think.

kduke · Post by **kduke** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:22 am

You can download DSaveAsBmp.bat on my tips page. It will create a bmp image for every job in a project. It is also available on ADN. I also posted one to get a report on all jobs.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:06 pm

If you have 7.5 it will do the documentation for you (including the bitmap of the design). Find the tool in the toolbar that looks like it invokes Internet Explorer. A tool tip will appear if you hover the mouse pointer over it.

vmcburney · Post by **vmcburney** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:03 pm

I use Kim's saveasbitmap script with a modification to generate an XML report along with the bitmap. This provides a context sensitive bitmap where you click on a stage on the bitmap and it takes you to the properties for that stage.

Designer.exe /H=host /U=User /P=Password ProjectName JobName /R /RP=ReportName

kduke · Post by **kduke** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:06 pm

The script is more to show how to do these type of things on more than one job. Also to show the exact syntax. I think examples are more powerful training tools than any other teaching tool.

Vincent you should post your additions.