Forms-Based Application Development Tools User Guide > Part 2: Vision > Getting Started in Vision > Start Vision
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Start Vision
Vision can be started directly from the operating system prompt or by using the Ingres menu option.
To start Vision from the operating system prompt
1. At the operating system prompt, type:
vision [nodename::]dbname
where dbname is the name of the database you are using. If you are using a remote host, nodename is the name of the remote node.
2. Press Return.
Vision displays the Applications Catalog window. This is illustrated in Overview of Tools and Languages.
For the full syntax of the vision command, see Using Vision or ABF in a Multi-Developer Environment.
To start Vision through the Ingres Menu
1. At the operating system prompt, type:
ingmenu [nodename::]dbname
where dbname is the name of the database you are using. If you are using a remote host, nodename is the name of the remote node.
2. Press Return.
Ingres Menu is displayed.
3. Select Applications.
Vision displays the Applications Catalog window. This is illustrated in Overview of Tools and Languages.
When you exit Vision, you return to the Ingres Menu.
Last modified date: 11/09/2022