How to start or launch Toad Data Point with a connection via Command Line? (4296071)

For any of the Toad Studio products, select the connection you want (including ODBC connections) in the Connection Manger (ensure the 'Save Password' box is checked in the Connection Properties screen).

Next, connect to it, and then do a File | “Save File As”.  This will save that current open connection in a *.tcs file.

Two ways to start the *.tcs file:

A)
Double click the saved *.tcs file.

B)
Open the *.tcs file via Command Line:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Toad Data Point 3.8\toad.exe" "FilePath\FileName"

For example:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Dell\Toad Data Point 3.8\toad.exe" "C:\Users\<your_user>\Desktop\Connect01.tcs"