Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 181

Automating file transfer and management tasks 181 Using command queue files to automate tasks programs without saving data. This lets pcAnywhere close programs that might require user interaction to end a task (for example, saving a document). Some programs do not support forcible termination. To restart or shut down a host computer 1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager, click Command Queues. 2 Do one of the following: ■ To configure an existing command queue file, right-click the file, and then click Properties. ■ To configure a new command queue file, on the File menu, click New Item > Advanced. 3 On the Settings tab, under After queue ends, select one of the following: ■ Restart host computer ■ Shut down host computer 4 Select any of the following: Prompt user Notifies the user about the action that you are about to perform. Select the number of seconds that the user has to respond to the prompt. If the timeout period expires, the action is carried out automatically. Allow user to cancel Sends a confirmation prompt to the host user. This option is available only if you select Prompt user. Message to display Lets you type a message that you want to send to the host user. This option is available only if you select Prompt user. Close open programs without Forcibly closes any programs that are running. The saving data user will lose any unsaved data. 5 Click OK.