# Using File Commands for Scripts Executed on Eggplant Manager

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**Category:** Eggplant Manager\
**Created:** [May 14, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/t/using-file-commands-for-scripts-executed-on-eggplant-manager/7570 "2021-05-14T14:48:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![DaveHester](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/user_avatar/forums.eggplantsoftware.com/davehester/32/104_2.png) [@DaveHester](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/u/DaveHester)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/t/using-file-commands-for-scripts-executed-on-eggplant-manager/7570/1 "2021-05-14T14:48:02Z")

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I have created a script that uses file commands (e.g. copy, move, delete) to manipulate files on mapped drives. The script is failing when I it run it via Eggplant Manager. I expect that the failure to find the target files is a result of that drive’s having been mapped incorrectly, either under the wrong user or with the wrong permissions. I am trying to troubleshoot, but I am uncertain what my steps should be.

- Is there a way of screen capturing the client/agent at runtime instead of screen capturing the SUT?

- How can I determine definitively what user is associated with the actions on the client/agent? I think that it may be the user associated with the service, but that is an educated guess.

Thanks,  
Dave

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**Author:** ![AnneFoster](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/user_avatar/forums.eggplantsoftware.com/annefoster/32/97_2.png) [@AnneFoster](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/u/AnneFoster)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.eggplantsoftware.com/t/using-file-commands-for-scripts-executed-on-eggplant-manager/7570/2 "2021-05-21T15:09:37Z")

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This is almost certainly a security issue. When Eggplant Manager kicks off Eggplant Functional, it does so using a local system administrator account. Most networks block local administrator accounts from accessing network drives for security reasons.

I would try running Eggplant Manager Agent from an AD account.

Open Windows explorer and navigate to the c:\TestPlant\cache folder. Open the em\_config.yml file for editing.Make these changes to the file:

- Set “user\_mode\_agent” to “true”
- Set “process\_to\_start” to “server”
- Save the file

Then use the TestPlant Start menu to run these options:

- Stop EggPlant Manager
- Start EggPlant Manager
- Start EggPlant Manager (Agent only)

Please note: With the configuration set as above you will always need to manually start the EggPlant Manager (Agent Only) before using eggPlant Manager to run tests.