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Pass Parameters to Applications

When configuring custom tools in Enterprise Architect, by selecting 'Start > Appearance > Preferences > Other Options > Tools', you can define parameters to pass to an external application using the 'Arguments' field.

Available parameters

Parameter

Passes

See also

$f

A project name.

Notes: For example, C:\projects\EAExample.eap

$F

The calling application.

Notes: That is, Enterprise Architect.

$p

The current Package ID.

Notes: For example, 144.

$P

The Package GUID.

Notes: A GUID for accessing this Package.

$d

The diagram ID.

Notes: An ID for accessing the associated diagram.

$D

The diagram GUID.

Notes: A GUID for accessing the associated diagram.

$e

A comma separated list of element IDs.

Notes: All elements selected in the current diagram.

$E

A comma separated list of element GUIDs.

Notes: All elements selected in the current diagram.

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