Run apps from the Windows Command line using configerable macros
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Downloading the Release.
Go to the 'Release' tab and download the latest version of dShell. Save the .exe file in your Windows folder ('C:\Windows\System32') or any folder you can remember, like Documents.
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Adding run.exe to PATH.
Edit your PATH Enviroment Variable. Add a new path. Make sure you enter the full path including the dShell.exe (e.g: 'C:\Windows\System32\dShell.exe').
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Restart your shell.
Restart your command prompt or windows powershell window. This is to refresh the loaded Enviroment Variables.
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First time setup
Excecute the command 'run' without any other arguments to run the first time setup. The program will create a config in your Documents folder.
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Enjoy!
the tool is now set up. Excecute 'run -help' for instructions on how to register new programs, excecute your macros and more. The tool also works in your RUN dialogue (Win+R). Just type the command 'run ' to run any software or file, without having to enter the full path or search it in the explorer.