# 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](/dr-sim-manager/advanced/remote-control.md) 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](/dr-sim-manager/advanced/remote-control.md) 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. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.departedreality.com/dr-sim-manager/advanced/command-line-arguments.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.