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Create a Desktop Shortcut to Run Offline DB

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The following line is an example of the target line for logging into the iMerchant offline database.  

Copy and paste the following line into a desktop shortcut. 

Note the quotes and spacing are important for this to work properly.

To log into the main menu :

"C:\Program Files\Computac Inc\[i]merchant\IM_MainMenu.exe" runoffline=y

To log into POS only :

"C:\Program Files\Computac Inc\[i]merchant\IMPos.exe" runoffline=y

 To create a desktop shortcut:

  • Copy the sample line above
  • Right click on your Desktop
  • Select New > Shortcut
  • Paste the copied line into the “Type the location of the item” box.
  • Click Next
  • Enter a name to identify the entry as a test database
  • Click finish. 
  • The new shortcut will appear on your desktop
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