Execute file processing commands

Last published : Oct 16, 2026
The following features require structured text files that follow the format of files in Windows.The following applies to the text files:
  • Each file must contain a section named [] where the type of action is defined.
  • The information to be processed for this action is specified in a second section named [].
  • One file defines one action.Multiple actions require multiple files.
Related information
Overview
Type of action (FileInfo section)Add or modify a device (Type=0)Delete a device (Type=1)Add or modify an OU (Type=2)Delete an OU (Type=3)Add or modify configuration data (Type=4)Delete configuration data (Type=5)Add or modify an application definition (Type=6)Delete an application definition (Type=7)Add or modify software defaults (Type=8)Delete software defaults (Type=9)Set Advanced options (Type=10)Rename an application (Type=11)Query device data (Type=12)Import advanced file entries (Type=13)

Preparing structured text files

  1. Create a text file and insert the headers of the sections [] and [].
  2. Under [], insert a line with the string
    # represents a number between 0 and 13 and specifies the type of action.For further information, see [Type of action (/en-us/unicon-elux-scout/2609/admin_guides/scmd/scmd_fileproc/scmd_fileinfo.html).
  3. Under [], insert a line for each mandatory parameter of the selected action.Insert further lines for optional parameters you want to process.Mandatory and optional parameters can be found in the topic describing the relevant action (type).
Example for a structured text file:
Example of a structured text file
  • Run the program with the following syntax:
[scmd -u -p [-d ] <> <> <>]
Specify the text files with their file name and file name extension.If a text file is not located in the program directory, also specify the fully-qualified path name.