SuperPutty Commands dialog box updates all terminals

SuperPutty is a powerful terminal emulator that allows users to manage multiple sessions in a single window. One of the standout features of SuperPutty is the Commands dialog box, which provides a convenient way to send commands to all open terminals simultaneously. In this article, we will explore how the Commands dialog box works and how it can enhance your workflow.

What is the Commands dialog box?

The Commands dialog box in SuperPutty is a handy tool that allows you to send commands to all open terminals with a single click. It provides a centralized location for executing commands across multiple sessions, saving you time and effort.

How to access the Commands dialog box

To access the Commands dialog box, you can either click on the "Commands" option in the menu bar or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+C. Once opened, you will see a dialog box with a text input field where you can enter your desired command.

Executing commands

Executing commands using the Commands dialog box is straightforward. Simply enter the command you want to execute in the text input field and press the "Send" button. SuperPutty will then send the command to all open terminals simultaneously.

For example, let's say you have three open terminals connected to different servers. If you want to check the disk usage on all three servers, you can enter the command df -h in the Commands dialog box and click "Send". SuperPutty will send the df -h command to each terminal, and you will see the disk usage information from all three servers in the respective terminals.

Using variables

SuperPutty's Commands dialog box also supports variables, which can be used to customize commands for each terminal. Variables are denoted by the $ symbol followed by a number, starting from 1. The number represents the index of the terminal in the SuperPutty window.

Let's say you have four terminals open in SuperPutty, and you want to execute a different command on each terminal. You can use variables to achieve this. For example, if you want to execute the command echo "Terminal 1" on the first terminal, echo "Terminal 2" on the second terminal, and so on, you can enter the following commands in the Commands dialog box:

• echo "Terminal $1"
• echo "Terminal $2"
• echo "Terminal $3"
• echo "Terminal $4"

SuperPutty will replace the variables with the corresponding terminal index and execute the commands accordingly.

Additional features

The Commands dialog box in SuperPutty offers some additional features to enhance your experience:

• Command history: SuperPutty keeps a history of the commands you have executed using the Commands dialog box. You can access this history by clicking on the drop-down arrow next to the text input field. This feature allows you to quickly reuse previously executed commands.
• Clear output: You can clear the output of all terminals by clicking on the "Clear Output" button in the Commands dialog box. This is useful when you want to start with a clean slate.

The Commands dialog box in SuperPutty is a powerful tool that simplifies the execution of commands across multiple terminals. By providing a centralized location for command execution, it saves time and effort for users who work with multiple sessions. Whether you need to execute the same command on multiple servers or customize commands for each terminal, the Commands dialog box has got you covered.

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