Common Usage

Execute the statement “export model definitions” and define the user name and password to connect to the server.
```
isadmin -u admin -p password -s “export model definitions”
```
Execute the statements in commands.isa and define the username and password to connect to the server.
```
isadmin -u admin -p password -f “c:\osop\custom\bin\load.isa”
```
The isa extension is commonly used as the extension for files containing isadmin commands. You must define the full path for the file.
Execute multiple commands interactively by creating a “shell” and entering commands one at a time.
```
C:\dev>isadmin -u admin -p password
Logged in as admin
Admin> create sandbox new_sandbox
executing: [create sandbox new_sandbox]
Admin> alter sandbox set batch mode
executing: [alter sandbox set batch mode]
Admin> alter sandbox calculate
executing: [alter sandbox calculate]
Admin> submit sandbox
executing: [submit sandbox]
Admin> logout
executing: [logout]
Syntax error at line 1 column 1
logout
^
Admin> exit
C:\dev>
```
This creates a session in the server and all commands are executed within that session. In the previous example:
- Users create a shell by entering the command as shown.
- The client responds by displaying the prompt Admin.
- Users enter the commands one at a time.
  Commands are displayed in blue, and client responses are displayed in black.
- Each command makes a round trip to the server, and users can monitor the server log. Syntax errors are highlighted.
- Users complete the session by entering exit.
  Note:
  In Windows, you can access previous commands by using the up and down arrow keys.