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Using a Batch File to Convert Strings

You can run the conversion utility from a batch file.

CAUTION:  If the Siebel Tools installation path includes a space, then you must enclose this path in quotes.

To use a batch file to convert strings

1. Navigate to the SIEBEL_TOOLS_ROOT\BIN directory.
2. Enter the following command:

   strconv "object_type" action user_Id password

   For example:

   strconv "Applet" export user_Id password

   The following table describes the parameters you can use to run the strconv.bat (string conversion) batch file. You set other parameters in the batch file. For information about the batch file, see comments in the batch file.

   Parameter	Description
   object_type	Object type to convert. For example: Applet Control List Column
   action	You can use one of the following values: Export. The utility exports all convertible locale records. Import. The utility imports the file that the object_type parameter identifies.
   user_Id	The user name that you use to log in to the Siebel Business Application.
   password	The user password that you use to log in to the Siebel Business Application.