Using the Command Line with 'Convert XLS'

NOTE: If you prefer simplicity, you can find ready-to-use batch (*.bat) files by going to Start\All Programs\Convert XLS\Example Batch Files. These will work right away if you installed 'Convert XLS' in the default folder. If you have any questions or need more examples, feel free to email us at support@softinterface.com. We're here to help you get started quickly!

 

If you're not a fan of reading documentation, you can dive into using 'Convert XLS' by checking out the provided examples. However, if you're not familiar with the command line, please keep reading.

'Convert XLS' can be run without a user interface with command line arguments. You can initiate command line execution by going to the operating system's command prompt or from batch files (files with *.BAT extension). A batch file can be created in a simple editor like Notepad.EXE. Once saved, simply double click the bat file within the Windows Explorer to execute it.

 

There are two ways to use the command line with 'Convert XLS':

A 'Conversion Job' is easy to create using the 'Convert XLS' graphical user interface. All the job details are saved in a single conversion job file (e.g., 'c:\myjobs\Do-Multi-Step-Conversion.SII'). To use a conversion job file with the command line, simply specify its location using the /J switch. You can have hundreds or thousands of tasks specified in the conversion job file, and they will all be executed together. For example:

ConvertXLS.EXE /J"D:\My Conversion Job Files\AccountingBatch.SII"

 

Specifying a single conversion task requires a bit more effort, but it doesn't require creating a 'Conversion Job' file beforehand. This documentation provides numerous detailed examples that are well-organized. Therefore, specifying a conversion task from the command line should be as straightforward as finding your specific case in this help file and adapting it to your needs. Please see the complete list of examples.

 

Each approach to the command line is discussed in the documentation that follows.

 

Important: If you see the following error or have any other issues:

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

Then please read Helpful Hints For Creating a Command Line for further assistance.

 

See also:

Helpful Hints for Creating a Command Line

Specifying a 'Conversion Job' File (Easiest way to do command line)

Specifying a 'Conversion Task'

Specifying a 'Special Processing' Task

Special Process File Type Constants

Excel Conversion File Type Constants

All Command Line Switches

Examples For Conversion of Files

Examples For Applying Special Processes