A command file is a text file that contains options you would otherwise type on the command line. LinkCAD accepts a command file as an argument on the command line. Unlike the command line, a command file allows you to use multiple lines of options.

Options in a command file are processed according to the location of a command filename on the command line. A command file is specified using the LcCommandFile option:

LinkCAD -LcCommandFile="C:\My Documents\command.ini"

LinkCAD command files follow the .INI file syntax: each option appears on a separate line, and follows the syntax option=value. The LinkCAD options must be preceded by line containing the string "[LinkCAD]". Leading and trailing white space is ignored for both, options and values.

Sample command file:

[LinkCAD]
LcImportFormat  = DXF
LcImportFile    = C:\My Documents\Sample.cif
GdsInIgnoreText = true

For a complete example command file, click here.