Using mvTerm Command Line Syntax

The mvTerm client supports additional command line syntax that assists you in defining more specific Windows shortcuts, particularly when you use previously saved mvTerm session.

You can specify these additional syntax features in the Command Line dialog box when setting up a shortcut on Windows.

This section summarizes the syntax parameters for the mvTerm client.

Format

mvterm.exe {config.vtm} {server{line}}

Options for mvterm.exe (without config.vtm)

mvterm.exe	This is the executable file for the mvTerm client. When used alone, the command line starts the mvTerm client but does not attempt a connection. You have a number of acceptable variations for this command.
mvterm.exe server	Connects to the Server on the first available line.
mvterm.exe server *	Connects to the Server on the first available line.
mvterm.exe server –1	Connects to the Server on the first available line.
mvterm.exe server line	Connects to the Server on the specified line.

Options for mvterm.exe (with config.vtm)

config.vtm is a previously-saved mvTerm session file. The session file contains connection parameters (server name and line number) that are used in connecting to an mvBase Server. The command line can specify a server name or server name/line number, which override the connection parameters in the config.vtm file.

mvterm.exe config.vtm	Connects to the Server and line specified in the config.vtm file.
mvterm.exe config.vtm server	Connects to the Server on any available line.
mvterm.exe config.vtm server *	Connects to the Server on any available line.
mvterm.exe config.vtm server - 1	Connects to the Server on any available line.
mvterm.exe config.vtm server line	Connects to the Server on the specified line.