Launches  

 

About Launches

VistaLink PRO Launches provide a convenient method of launching an external application or http link without leaving the VistaLink PRO client application. Launches can be setup to provide quick access to such items as:

 

 

 

Creating Launches

To create a new Launch, use one of the two methods described below depending on wether it is a executable launch or an HTTP Launch.

 

HTTP (URL) Launches

 

  1. Ensure the Launches super-node is displayed (see Tree Properties.)
     

  2. Right click the Launches node and select New -> Launch.
     

  3. Provide a Name for the new Launch and enter the URL to have your default browser open when this Launch is accessed and click OK.
     

Executable (.exe) Launches

 

  1. Ensure the Launches super-node is displayed (see Tree Properties.)
     

  2. Right click the Launches node and select New -> Launch.
     

  3. Provide a Name for the new Launch and use the Select button to browse to and select the executable (program) that will be run when this Launch is accessed.

 

 

Accessing / Using Launches

Once new Launches have been created, they will appear in the Navigation Tree under the Launches super-node. To use a Launch right click the Launch node and select -> Launch.

The right click menu will also allow you to Edit or Delete the selected Launch node.