Custom properties don't save when I execute project from Command Line

Hi.

I have a ReadyAPI/SoapUI Pro Project that I execute with a command line from a scheduled job.

In the TearDown Script of the Project, I set some Project Custom Properties which are to be used in the next Run.

e.g. project.setPropertyValue( "LastRunValue", theVariableValueIWantToStore);

This works when I run the Project manually with the ReadyAPI UI open. I see the value get set between runs and the scripts function as I would like.

However, when I run this project from a command line the Custom Property Value gets set to it's 'default', i.e. what the value is when I closed and saved the project.

Can someone please advise if:

- there is a way to save the new Custom Property in the TearDown? e.g. project.save; OR

- they know where and how I could save this value so it is available for the next execution from a command line so that it is contained within the Project.

Help and advice will be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Paul