> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dbi-services.gitbook.io/omrun-help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dbi-services.gitbook.io/omrun-help/configuration/customize-own-adapter/customize-program-adapter.md).

# Own program adapter

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You can add your own adapter or copy an existing adapter and fit it to your needs by changing the connect string.

<figure><img src="/files/lhTuDRoToigNL6MlyNTO" alt="OMrun button configuration" width="80%"><figcaption><p>OMrun button configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

1. On OMrun Ribbon choose `Config`
2. Select tab `Program adapter`

<figure><img src="/files/zXJZKN78VbudEu1TGWRo" alt="OMrun configuration - program adapter" width="80%"><figcaption><p>OMrun configuration - program adapter</p></figcaption></figure>

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You can add your own adapter or copy an existing adapter and fit it to your needs by changing the connect string.

In this table interfaces to external functions are maintained. These functions can be an external GUI Test Tool or a batch-script or any (self developed) application.

What's exactly called is defined either in the connect string or in Test Program Object.

Description of the table above:

| Column         | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Program        | Type of adapter defined within this line.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Provider Group | Displays all the included Data Provider. This information is predefined and can't be changed. If you need an additional GUI adapter, please get in contact.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Connect String | <p>Describes the name of the external executable and its parameters:</p><ul><li>"myTestSuite" will be replaced by the linked or copied external executable defined in <a href="https://gitlab.com/dbiservices/omrun/help/-/blob/v5.x/element-overview/test-program-object/README.md">Test Program Object</a>.</li><li>"myTestApplication" allows to transfer the control to the application defined in the test environment and calls the application defined in "myTestSuite".</li><li>"@param1-4" will be replaced by values defined in <a href="https://gitlab.com/dbiservices/omrun/help/-/blob/v5.x/element-overview/parameter-list.md">Parameter List</a>.</li><li>"Connection Timeout=x" sets the maximum time range in seconds which an external function is allowed to run without response.<br>External function will be killed exceeding this dead line.</li></ul> |
| Remark         | Enter your comments or parameter description here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |