startShell(RunShellType startShellInput)

The startShell() method launches the Shell utility, which allows you to run arbitrary commands in a host system shell.

RunShellType parameters:
  • applicationID identifies the application to use.
  • token identifies the token used to stop the utility or to get its status. If you do not specify a token, one is generated and returned when you start the utility.
  • hostID is a unique identifier for the host.
  • cmd is the command line to execute.
  • workingDir is the full path to the working directory.

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