Command Line Activation Parameters

The PxPlus activation for Windows and UNIX/Linux can be set up to run directly from the Command line. The activation utility supports various parameters that can be used in place of the interface/prompts.

Important Note:

When performing an activation from the Command line, ensure that all key-related parameters are supplied together and contain valid information. These specific parameters are listed with an * (asterisk) below.

Arguments that include spaces must be enclosed in quotes; e.g. -n "ABC Industries Ltd."

Windows command prompt pxpwactv.exe parameters:

Parameter	Description
-a xxxx	xxxx is the directory to hold the activate key file
-c xxxx	xxxx is the pathname to the INI file
-d	Create a DEMO key
-do	Create a DEMO key if there is no pre-existing key
-h	Hidden - no dialog and no confirmation message
-i	Initialize/reset the file
-k key	* Product key
-l xxxx	xxxx is the LIB directory
-n name	* name is the registered name for the user

UNIX/Linux prompt pxpreg parameters:

Parameter	Description
-a xxxx	xxxx is the directory for the keys
-d	Create a DEMO key
-do	Create a DEMO key if there is no pre-existing key
-i	Initialize/reset the registration file
-k key	* Process and record 25-character registration key
-l xxxx	xxxx is the LIB
-n name	* name is the registered name for the user
-r nnnn	Remove package number nnnn from keys
-v	View existing keys on system
-? | -h	View list of options

Note:
Activations are verified by PxPlus at start up, not by the activation utility.

If an activation is recorded incorrectly, the session will fail and return the error message: NO VALID ACTIVATION FOUND!! See Activation Messages.