External Command dialog box
Use the Insert | External Command menu option to insert a command into the Edit window that, when marked and executed, runs an external executable or batch file from the measurement routine.
Normal DOS commands can be executed if they are put into a batch file.
The command must be marked in the Edit window for PC-DMIS to execute the external command.
A valid path and file name must be used.
PC-DMIS halts the execution of the routine and displays a message when it encounters an EXTERNALCOMMAND/DISPLAY command during execution. Click OK to continue measurement routine execution.
More:
Creating an External Command as a Menu Item or Toolbar Item
Example - Using the External Command to Display a File