Problem with getting command line parameters

123mobile · 16th August 2007, 12:38

Hi,

I have this problem which might be very simple.

I want to do something like this:

makensis myscript.nsi param1 param2

ie while compiling my nsis script I want it to get some parameters. I am facing two problmes while running:

1. 'makensis' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

2. I am not getting param1 and param2 at compile time.

I am searching for a long time on this forum, but could not find the answers.

Prabhat.

Red Wine · 16th August 2007, 13:17

Open a command window within nsis directory and execute makensis /? to get all available parameters.

123mobile · 16th August 2007, 13:54

Hi,

I understand your point and I did exactly that. But the real problem is to find a way to give parameters to the nsis file at compile time(ie before I get my exe file). Is it possible?

Red Wine · 16th August 2007, 14:16

Isn't obvious that only available-acceptable parameters can get passed?

Afrow UK · 16th August 2007, 14:39

Use /DPARAMS="my params" and use the define PARAMS in your script.

Stu

123mobile · 16th August 2007, 15:10

I got it!!! Thanks to both of you.

Prabhat.

16th August 2007, 12:38	#1
123mobile Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Problem with getting command line parameters Hi, I have this problem which might be very simple. I want to do something like this: makensis myscript.nsi param1 param2 ie while compiling my nsis script I want it to get some parameters. I am facing two problmes while running: 1. 'makensis' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. 2. I am not getting param1 and param2 at compile time. I am searching for a long time on this forum, but could not find the answers. Prabhat.

16th August 2007, 13:17	#2
Red Wine Forum King Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ath. GR Posts: 2,078	Open a command window within nsis directory and execute makensis /? to get all available parameters. Quick AVI Creator - Quick and easy convert from DVD/MPEG/AVI/MKV to AVI/MP4/MKV Quick AVI Creator entirely edited with NSIS and entirely upgraded to Unicode NSIS

16th August 2007, 14:16	#4
Red Wine Forum King Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ath. GR Posts: 2,078	Isn't obvious that only available-acceptable parameters can get passed? Quick AVI Creator - Quick and easy convert from DVD/MPEG/AVI/MKV to AVI/MP4/MKV Quick AVI Creator entirely edited with NSIS and entirely upgraded to Unicode NSIS

16th August 2007, 14:39	#5
Afrow UK Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 8,202	Use /DPARAMS="my params" and use the define PARAMS in your script. Stu Need an installer? http://www.afrowsoft.co.uk

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16th August 2007, 13:54	#3
123mobile Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Hi, I understand your point and I did exactly that. But the real problem is to find a way to give parameters to the nsis file at compile time(ie before I get my exe file). Is it possible?

16th August 2007, 15:10	#6
123mobile Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	I got it!!! Thanks to both of you. Prabhat.