The ParserMonster Framework aims to provide as much flexibility as possible. By using a large database of flags, task files gain the capability to drastically alter their default behavior.

If you find a particularly useful combination of flag settings for a task, you can save a new task file with those settings.

One benefit of using flag settings is that they will be backward-compatible with existing tasks. When new flags are added to the ParserMonster Framework, they can be used by older tasks without modifying the rest of the task. (Of course, not all flags are useful to every task.)

The list of flags is divided into categories for easier reference.

Tasks usually have no reason to interact directly with the Main Window. However, these flags can be used in a task designed specifically for setting up your working environment. In fact, the ParserMonster Framework recognizes AutoRun.task and will execute it whenever the application is launched.

See Main Window Options

Normally, you select the folder where one or more source files are to be processed. Sometimes, though, you may need to specify multiple files from all over the hard drive. If you don't want to have to keep browsing or dragging and dropping folders, one of these flags can help: readsourcefromfile ignores the Main Window's Read From box and gets file names from (should the file name be based on task name? If not, how do you determine file name? Keep in mind, exporting file lists is common and we do not want to force users to rename files unnecessarily.)

Normally, you select a folder where all output is sent. Sometimes, though, you may need to specify multiple folders, multiple files and specific file names.

For each file that is processed, tasks may generate one or more reports.