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Command-Line Parameters
You can start shapeXT with options most likely to change the program's behavior. You normally do this from a command prompt (Windows) or a shell (Linux). An option is a combination of the option name and sometimes one parameter.
Supported Parameters
| Short | Long | Description |
|---|---|---|
-h | --help | Shows short list and explanation of the command line options and exits the program |
-v | --version | Shows shapeXT version information and exits the program |
--dedicated-GPU | Selects the dedicated GPU for rendering | |
--integrated-GPU | Selects the integrated GPU for rendering | |
--software-GPU | Selects a virtual GPU (software rendering) | |
--reset | Resets all shapeXT settings | |
--import-COD 1234567 | Imports a structure with the given identifier (1000000–9999999) from the COD |
Example Usage
Please note that the shapeXT installation directory might be different on your system. On Microsoft Windows the default installation path is C:\Program Files\shapeXT\. On Linux, the default installation of shapeXT can be found at /opt/shapeXT/. In case your installation path is different, the examples given here need to be adjusted accordingly.
Usage for Windows:
C:\Program Files\shapeXT\shapeXT.exe --command-line-option
Usage for Linux:
/opt/shapeXT/shapeXT.sh --command-line-option