### 1.4 Starting IMD

Before you attempt to start IMD, make sure that the `imd` directory is included in your IDL Path. Consult the IDL manuals for instructions on how to do this.

To start IMD, at the IDL prompt type:

`IDL> .run imdstart`

This will load IMD and launch the main IMD program. If you exit IMD and wish to run it again during the same IDL session, at the IDL prompt type:

`IMD> imd`

Note: You can define NORUN=1 before executing '`.run imdstart`', to inhibit automatic execution of the `imd` procedure.

Note: On Unix platforms, the `IDL_DEVICE` environment variable must be set to '`X`'.

Back | Contents | Next