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8 Using NodeUtil
or ShortStack device that is not currently attached to its host processor, use
the –J parameter in addition to the –M parameter.
–O<
output_file >
The –O parameter specifies that output from the NodeUtil Node Utility be
copied to the specified file. You can use this parameter to create a script file
that you can use with the –I parameter. See
Using a Script File with
NodeUtil
on page 25 for more information.
–S
The –S parameter specifies that NodeUtil should use slower transaction
timers, which are suitable for use with PL-20 power line channels. By
default, NodeUtil uses transaction timers that are suitable for TP/FT-10
channels.
–V
The –V parameter specifies that NodeUtil start up in verbose mode. In this
mode, NodeUtil displays all network interface messages in detail.
–?
The –? parameter displays the command format, including a brief description
of the command-line parameters, and exits.
Creating a Shortcut to NodeUtil
Rather than entering the nodeutil command from a command prompt (as
described in
Starting NodeUtil on page 6), you can create a Windows shortcut to
the command. You can then use the shortcut from your Windows Desktop or add
the shortcut to your Windows Taskbar.
To create a shortcut:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
Windows 7: Start → All Programs → Accessories → Windows Explorer
Windows XP: Start → Programs → Accessories → Windows Explorer
2. Navigate to the folder in which you installed the NodeUtil Node Utility.
3. Right-click in the right-hand pane of the Windows Explorer window and
select New Shortcut (or in Windows XP, you can alternatively select File
→ New Shortcut) to open the Create Shortcut wizard.
4. Enter the location of the NodeUtil.exe file (for example,
C:\LonWorks\Bin\NodeUtil.exe), or click Browse to specify the location.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Enter a name for the shortcut (for example, NodeUtil LON1).
7. Click Finish to create the shortcut.
8. Right-click the new shortcut, and select Properties to open the Properties
dialog for the shortcut.
9. On the Shortcut tab, modify the text in the Target field to include the
required command-line parameters for the NodeUtil Node Utility. For