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You should see the so called ''prompt'' now, which says something like that: | You should see the so called ''prompt'' now, which says something like that: | ||
Microsoft Windows [Version x.y.zz.abc] | |||
Copyright and stuff | |||
C:\Windows>_ | |||
That says you're operating on drive C in directory Windows. The blinking cursor awaits your commands. | |||
You can simply chance drives by entering <drive-letter>: like that: | |||
C:\Windows>d: | |||
D:\_ | |||
And return to drive C in the same way: | |||
D:\c: | |||
C:\Windows>_ | |||
Now how about changing the directory? | |||
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Revision as of 21:00, 14 February 2009
The command line is often mentioned as a tool for starting or setting up Flightgear, Atlas, Terrasync, FGCOM and other programs related to Flightgear. Many users simply don't know, what the command line acutally is or how to make use of it. This article shall help...
Windows XP
On Windows XP, you have access to the command line by clicking the "Start" button and then chosing "Run...". Type "cmd" (without quotation marks) into the field and hit Enter.
You should see the so called prompt now, which says something like that:
Microsoft Windows [Version x.y.zz.abc] Copyright and stuff C:\Windows>_
That says you're operating on drive C in directory Windows. The blinking cursor awaits your commands.
You can simply chance drives by entering <drive-letter>: like that:
C:\Windows>d: D:\_
And return to drive C in the same way:
D:\c: C:\Windows>_
Now how about changing the directory?
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