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command-line arguments in [autoexec] *.conf

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First post, by DR_MARK

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Sorry for the very basic question, but...

Can someone please explain the format for adding command-line arguments
(e.g argc)
to the [autoexec] section of the DOSBox *.conf file that is run at start-up.

I have tried "-2" and "/2" and just "2" (by itself)
but nothing is recognized
and program starts without argument taking effect

Reply 1 of 4, by Qbix

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I think you misunderstand it.

it's not for parsing command line from the dosbox command to the autoexec.bat section.
If you need that, you need to use -c

If you are on the otherhand are talking about commandline parameters to the application

[autoexec]
Hello.exe /2

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How to ask questions the smart way!

Reply 2 of 4, by DR_MARK

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Problem resolved!
Possibly the edit of the *.conf file, (to add the commnd-line argument), did not take effect
until the word-editor was exited, (which is strange!)

Reply 3 of 4, by IIGS_User

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DR_MARK wrote:

Possibly the edit of the *.conf file, (to add the commnd-line argument), did not take effect
until the word-editor was exited, (which is strange!)

I'm sure you've saved the file before.

Klimawandel.

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