Configuring a run configuration

You can configure multiple run configurations to run against each project you import to VS Code.

Prerequisites

• {mta-cli} executable installed. You can download the {mta-cli} executable from {LC_PSN} download.

Procedure

1. In Extensions view, click the {ProductName} icon () on the Activity bar.

2. Click the + (plus sign) next to {ProductName} to add a run configuration.

3. Complete the following configuration fields:

   • Name: Enter a meaningful name for the analysis configuration or accept the default.

   • cli: Enter the path to the cli executable. For example: $HOME/{mta-cli}-{ProductDistributionVersion}/bin/{mta-cli}.

   • Input: Set to the path of the project that you have open within your IDE by clicking Add and doing one of the following:

     • Enter the input file or directory and press Enter.

     • Click Open File Explorer and select the directory.

   • Target: Select one or more target migration paths.

4. Right-click the run configuration and select Run.

   When the analysis is completed, you can click the Open Report button to open the {ProductShortName} report, which describes any issues you need to address before you migrate or modernize your application. For more information, see Reviewing the reports in the CLI Guide.