Scripting (Redirecting Input)

Scripting gives you the capability to store a sequence of commands and data in a file to be used as input into NetCI. You execute the script file with the PLAY command to sequentially perform operations instead of issuing a series of commands. Refer to the following pages for more information on the PLAY command.

You may execute PLAY in either the NetCI or MPE mode. For this command only, both modes recognize the PLAY command and will execute it.

Example

Figure 8-4 “Scripting Activated” shows scripting being activated. Before you execute the script file, input is received from the keyboard, and output is sent to the screen (interactive operational mode). When you execute the script file with PLAY, input is received from the script file, and output continues to be sent to the screen, since it has not been redirected. The straight line under Output Mode indicates when and how long the output is redirected to the screen. Note that the scripting operational mode is in effect whenever you execute a script file.

Figure 8-4 Scripting Activated