In computing, “Open with arguments” refers to launching an executable program while passing specific data strings (parameters or modifiers) into its startup memory. This tells the application how to behave, what mode to trigger, or exactly what file to process right from the moment it boots. Anatomy of an Argument
When you run a program through a command line interface, the command is broken into structural parts: The Executable: The program itself (e.g., notepad.exe).
The Switch/Flag: Modifiers usually prefixed by a hyphen or slash that toggle specific settings (e.g., -safe or /max).
The Target: The actual asset, string, or file path you want the program to handle (e.g., C:\Documents\notes.txt).
For example, executing vlc.exe –fullscreen video.mp4 tells the VLC media player to open the file video.mp4 and instantly trigger fullscreen mode. Common Ways to Open Programs with Arguments
How can I run an application with command line arguments in Mac OS
I’m still hoping for better answers on this one… cregox. – cregox. 2010-10-30 02:34:00 +00:00. Commented Oct 30, 2010 at 2:34. Super User
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