For the implementation of specific projects, there are launch parameters available for Q-DAS applications. For example, this could involve launching the O-QIS application directly in the CMM Reporting module as a specific user. Or, the parameters could be used to launch qs-STAT in the Process Analysis module via an external system and by passing a specific file.
Note: When specifying the start parameters, the content needs to be written directly after the equal sign. Do not use any spaces.
Note: The use of Q-DAS parameters requires awareness of the potential for variation in coding standards across different applications. For example, Word and the Windows "Run" use different coding standards. Using different text encodings when working with the clipboard (e.g. [CTRL+C] and [CTRL+V]) may cause problems when executing the parameters. As an alternative, the "/" notation can be used, e.g. "/ta".
Note: As the application path is part of the start parameter, it needs to be modified for major and minor upgrades when switching to another Q-DAS version.
| Parameter | Functional description |
| -I= | The path of the required product INI file. Without this information, the Q-DAS application cannot be launched. Example:<Path to the Q-DAS application> -I=<Path to the Q-DAS product INI file> |
| -k= | Module specifications for launching Q-DAS applications. Not all modules are available in all Q-DAS applications. This must be taken into account when creating the launch parameters. The following modules can be used as parameters: -k=AS for Sample Analysis -k=PC for Process Analysis -k=PV for procella -k=CM for MCA/CMM-Reporting -k=AL for Alert-Manager -k=MO for Monitoring Example: <Path to the Q-DAS application> -I=<Path to the Q-DAS product INI file> -k=PC -f=<Path to the file, including the file extension> |
| -f= | Path to the specific file to be loaded. This can be either a DFQ or a DFD file. |
| -StartLoginUser= | When the password-free login is enabled, the Q-DAS application launches for a specific user without the need for a separate login. If password-protected login is enabled, the user needs to enter their password before launching the desired product or module. Example: <Path to the Q-DAS application> -I=<Path to the Q-DAS product INI file> -k=CM -StartLoginUser=<user name> |
| -SP= | This parameter controls the splash screen. -1: Disables the splash screen. 4: Enables the splash screen. This is the default setting. |
| -ta= -ux= -uf= |
These are special launch parameters for procella. They are used to transfer files to the Q-DAS procella application via a third-party system for specific tasks. Link to: Pre-selecting data sets via file transfer ("-ta" parameter) Link to: Recording of measured values via file transfer ("-ux" parameter) Link to: Creating and expanding data sets via file transfer ("-uf" parameter) |
| Automatic launch of the O-DAS application There are cases where the use of the Q-DAS Launcher is not preferred. In these cases, a batch file can be provided to the user to launch a Q-DAS product directly. A separate best practice article shows how to prepare a batch file so that the user can start a Q-DAS product by double-clicking. It also covers the required configurations, the special settings when using CMM, and the settings to bypass the user login. Link to: Automatic launch of O-DAS Application |