Automation

Automation

This section is intended for advanced users and administrators who are familiar with the Windows command prompt and batch file programming.

You can usually perform all necessary operations using the graphical user interface of the Steganos Data Safe. However, if you are looking for a way to automate the opening and closing of Safes for the purpose of data backup and system maintenance, the Safe.exe command line tool is available.

Here is a brief overview of the possible commands.

• Open a Safe:
  [path_to]Safe.exe -entry Safe.ToggleDrive.{name} [Safe.Pass.{password}]
  
  Opens a secure drive if it is closed. {Name} is the name of the Safe.
  {Password} is optional. If the password is not specified, the user will be prompted for the password.
  
  Example:
  
  
  Caution: If you create a shortcut including the password, your secure drive is exposed to potential threats. This is because it can be opened by anyone who does not know your password.
• To open the drive with password prompt, type:
  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Safe 22\Safe.exe" -entry Safe.ToggleDrive.{Name}
  or
  "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steganos Privacy Suite 22\Safe.exe" -entry Safe.ToggleDrive.{name}
  
  If the secure drive name contains spaces, you must enclose it in quotes.
  
  Example:
  
  
• Close a Safe:
  [path_to]Safe.exe -entry Safe.ToggleDrive.{name}
  
  Closes a Safe if it is open. {Name} is the name of the safe drive.
  If the Safe name contains spaces, you must enclose it in quotes.
• Close all Safes:
  [path_to]Safe.exe -entry Safe.CloseAll
  
  Closes all Safes that are currently open.