how to call the .app file from application without user interaction

Vinothn16ks
New Contributor

Dear All,

I need to call an .app file from Applications without user interaction. 
Eg., open -a "filename.app"

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SmilieK
New Contributor III

Check out for arguments you can use when opening a app. https://ss64.com/osx/open.html

AJPinto
Esteemed Contributor

What do you mean by "call"? Are you wanting to open the app? If so as the user, root, or someother account? Its all possible with a bit of scripting, but we would need more context as to what you are needing to do.

 

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