External Commands
![External Commands](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_external_commands_screen.png)
Once at least one external command has been configured, you will see a 'Commands' button listed on the toolbar under the file menu. This command will list all configured commands. Selecting a configured command triggers command execution. External commands can optionally be configured to prompt for arguments before execution.
![](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_external_commands_custom.png)
External commands can be used for tasks like stopping and starting an external process or cleaning up an external directory. External commands allow you to execute a batch file without leaving LogViewPlus.
![1](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_1.png)
Command List
![1. Command List](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_external_commands_control_1.png)
The commands grid shows the list of currently configured external commands. This grid is read-only.
![2](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_2.png)
Reorder
![2. Reorder](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_external_commands_control_2.png)
The ordering command can be used to change the display order of the external commands.
![3](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_3.png)
Command Management
![3. Command Management](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_external_commands_control_3.png)
The command management buttons located at the bottom of the view can be used to add, edit and delete external command configurations.