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Sample Script

Click the image to show the complete script to "unidentify" all CIs of a passed Class Id. This will open a new Window.

Editing Scripts

It is recommended that you use an editor that you are familiar with to view and edit script files. If you are not familiar with any editor, you may use Windows Notepad.

Meta-Update Trials

Meta-Update Trials are fully supported, come with our Live Install service, and give you unrestricted access for 30 days.

 
Learning Meta-Update Scripting

Meta-Update scrips are simple ASCII files like "Windows ini files".

To develop Meta-Update scripts, you should be familiar with a Command Prompt and an ASCII editor.

Scripting Process Details

This is an animated web page flowchart of a Meta-Update "Control Section". Each of the flowchart images have different text and going through it will introduce you to the words that you will use to tell Meta-Update what do do.

Scripting 101

This is a Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show introducing the major elements of Meta-Update Scripting. It takes about an hour to complete it. After this show, you should be able to develop scripts of your own.

Meta-Update Sample Scripts

The Sample Scripts are a great way to introduce yourself to Meta-Update scripting.

These scripts are documented so that when you click "View Script" you can move your mouse around the image to get details.

With the Meta-Update Script Debugger, you can single step through these samples.

These scripts are included in the distribution package.