How to open EL client with loading option test/official in Windows 7

[SolarStar]

I was looking for an easy way to open the test server with a simple command line in windows 7. I failed at first but found an alternative.

 

The windows button open the start menu and allows you to search and open programs. I use this more frequently in the last weeks so I wanted to know if there is a way to open the test server with it fast. I want to explain what I did and maybe someone can help me to find an improvement.

 

I wrote: "system" which lists the entry to change system variables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

then I entered the name: EL

and the value: C:\Program Files (x86)\Eternal Lands\

I click ok

 

I do a quick check if the variable %EL% is recognized:

 

 

 

now I can write the following command:

 

%EL%el.exe test

 

 

and it will open the test server for me

 

 

 

I was hoping I could find a more simpler command like:

 

el test

 

but the variable path didn't let me do it. Maybe you can help me ?

Edited March 2, 2013 by SolarStar

[Infamous]

you do know you can just make a copy of EL, rightclick it -> properties -> shortcut and put Test behind everything in Target?

[hussam]

This is the proper way to do it according to Microsoft documentation by adding a path key in the registry for the particular application.

Perhaps the windows installer should be doing that anyway (unless it already does).

 

Another link: http://www.sepago.de/d/helge/2010/08/26/how-the-app-paths-registry-key-makes-windows-both-faster-and-safer

Edited March 3, 2013 by hussam