# Command Line Arguments DR Sim Manager can be launched with command-line arguments to control its behavior at startup. This is especially useful for automation, scheduled tasks, and integration with tools like Stream Deck or Touch Portal. *** ## Location of the Executable By default, DR Sim Manager is installed to: ``` C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe ``` If you chose a custom install location during setup, navigate to that folder instead. *** ## Complete Argument Reference | Argument | Description | | ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `-minimized` | Starts DR Sim Manager in a minimized state (to taskbar or system tray, depending on settings). | | `-autostart` | Automatically starts motion on launch. Requires both `-g` and `-p` to be specified. | | `-g ` | Selects the specified game on launch. Use the game's folder name (see below). | | `-p ` | Selects the specified profile on launch. Use quotes if the name contains spaces. | ### Argument Details **`-minimized`** Starts the application minimized. If **Minimize to System Tray** is enabled in Settings, the application minimizes to the system tray. Otherwise, it minimizes to the taskbar. This is equivalent to the **Launch Minimized** setting but applied per-launch. **`-autostart`** Automatically begins motion output as soon as the application finishes loading. Both `-g` (game) and `-p` (profile) must also be specified so the application knows which game and profile to use. Without them, autostart has no effect. **`-g `** Selects a game source on startup. The game name must match the **folder name** used internally. To find the correct name: 1. Right-click in DR Sim Manager. 2. Select **Browse Profiles**. 3. The folder names shown correspond to game names (e.g., `DCSWorld`, `AssettoCorsaCompetizione`, `iRacing`). **`-p `** Selects a motion profile on startup. The profile name must match exactly (case-sensitive). Use quotes around names that contain spaces. *** ## Usage Examples ### Start minimized with a specific game and profile, auto-starting motion: ``` "C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe" -minimized -autostart -g DCSWorld -p "Apache profile" ``` ### Start with a specific game and profile, without auto-starting: ``` "C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe" -g iRacing -p "Default" ``` ### Start minimized only (no game/profile selection): ``` "C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe" -minimized ``` *** ## Setting Up Auto-Start with Windows To have DR Sim Manager launch automatically when Windows starts: 1. Press **Win + R**, type `shell:startup`, and press Enter. 2. Right-click in the Startup folder and select **New > Shortcut**. 3. For the location, enter the full path to the executable with your desired arguments: ``` "C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe" -minimized -autostart -g DCSWorld -p "Default" ``` 4. Name the shortcut (e.g., "DR Sim Manager Auto") and click **Finish**. DR Sim Manager will now launch with your specified arguments every time you log in. *** ## Windows Shortcut Configuration You can create a desktop or Start Menu shortcut with arguments pre-configured: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select **New > Shortcut**. 2. Enter the executable path: `"C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe"` 3. Click **Next**, name the shortcut, and click **Finish**. 4. Right-click the shortcut and select **Properties**. 5. In the **Target** field, append your arguments after the executable path: ``` "C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe" -minimized -autostart -g BeamNG -p "Default" ``` 6. Click **OK**.
{% hint style="info" %} You can create multiple shortcuts with different game/profile combinations — for example, one for racing and one for flight — and pin them to your taskbar or Start Menu. {% endhint %} *** ## Stream Deck Integration ### Basic Setup 1. Add a **System > Open** action to a Stream Deck button. 2. In the **App / File** field, enter the full path: ``` C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe ``` 3. Leave the path unquoted in the App / File field — Stream Deck handles quoting automatically. {% hint style="warning" %} You may see an error stating "The file cannot be accessed by the system" when browsing to the executable. Type or paste the direct path instead of browsing. {% endhint %}
### Advanced Setup with Remote Control For more flexible control (start, stop, pause, adjust gain), use the **Remote Control Interface** with Stream Deck's Multi-Action or System > Open actions to run PowerShell commands: ``` powershell "%userprofile%\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\RemoteControl\DRSM-WebSocket-Client.ps1" -Command "start" ``` See [Remote Control](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/advanced/remote-control) for the full list of available commands. ### Stopping Motion Using a Macro To stop motion and close the application with a single button: 1. Create a **Multi Action** on Stream Deck. 2. Add a **System > Open** action that runs the stop shortcut (or use the PowerShell client to send a stop command). 3. Add a short delay (2–3 seconds). 4. Add another action to kill the process. *** ## Touch Portal Integration Touch Portal can execute command-line applications directly: 1. Create a new button in Touch Portal. 2. Add an **Action > Run Application** action. 3. Set the application path to: ``` C:\Program Files\DR Sim Manager\DRSimManager.exe ``` 4. Set parameters to your desired arguments: ``` -minimized -autostart -g iRacing -p "Default" ``` For advanced control, use the PowerShell WebSocket client via a **Run Shell Command** action: ``` powershell "%userprofile%\AppData\Local\DRSimManager\RemoteControl\DRSM-WebSocket-Client.ps1" -Command "start" ``` *** ## Combining with Other Features * **Kiosk Mode + Auto-Start:** Use `-minimized -autostart` with the **Launch in Kiosk Mode** setting to create a fully automated, locked-down setup for commercial venues. * **Remote Control:** Use command-line arguments for initial setup, then switch to the [Remote Control](https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/advanced/remote-control) interface for ongoing control from a phone or tablet. * **Multiple Shortcuts:** Create different shortcuts for different games/profiles and pin them to your taskbar for quick access.