Using VXFileLoader.exe to integrate WinCan into any third-party software
- Stefan Bregy
Introduction
The VXFileLoader.exe tool, included in every WinCan VX installation, allows you to automatically open any WinCan VX database and navigate to a desired section from any third-party software. This tool enables you to integrate and digitize your workflows with WinCan.
Tool location
The tool is located under C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\
Parameters
The following parameters can be parsed from the VXFileLoader.exe:
Parameter | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
/shell | Project | Path to the project.vx file |
/select | Section key | Section/Asset name (database field=SECTION.OBJ_Key) |
Example 1: Select section “S204-S205” in the current WinCan VX project
"C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\VXFileLoader.exe" /shell "" /select="S204-S205"Expected result: WinCan VX automatically selects the section/asset with name/key=S204-S205
Example 2: Open project Demo_2024 and select section S204-S205
"C:\Program Files (x86)\CDLAB\Assemblies\VXFileLoader.exe" /shell "C:\WinCan_Projects\Demo_2024\project.vx" /select="S204-S205"Expected result: WinCan VX opens project “Demo_2024” and selects section “S204-S205”
Important: You need to pass the path to the project.vx file, not the database:
Sample batch (*.bat) file:
