Using start and finish protocol scripts

VWorks Software User Guide : Creating a protocol: advanced topics : Using start and finish protocol scripts

A startup protocol script is a JavaScript that runs before the Startup Protocol begins. A finish protocol script is a JavaScript that runs after the Cleanup Protocol finishes. For example, you can use an open () statement to open and load a file.

Procedure

To add start or finish scripts:

1 Open the protocol file, and then click Protocol Options.

2 Click the Startup Script or the Finish Script field, and then click the

button that appears.

The Input Text dialog box appears.

3 Do one of the following:

• Type the JavaScript code in the box.

• Click Browse. In the Open dialog box, select a file that contains the JavaScript code, and click Open.

4 Click OK to save the changes and return to the VWorks window.

Related information

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Opening protocols	Opening a protocol
Setting protocol options	Setting protocol options
Using script variables directly in task parameters	Using simple variables
Using JavaScript in the VWorks software	Using JavaScript
Startup and cleanup protocols	Setting up Startup and Cleanup Protocol processes