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Subject: Running bat files using axlRunBatchDBProgram
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Dave Elder
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5/29/2007 1:44 PM  
A while back, Frank gave us a hint that bat files could be run within axlRunBatchDBProgram. This works well (thanks Frank) and is a graceful alternative to system commands. However, I have problems with directing output to files within my batch files. ie. I might want to include this line in my batch file: dir *.* > c:\temp\files.txt The files.txt file is not created. Does anyone have a good workaround or know why this doesn't work? Cheers, Dave
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5/29/2007 2:09 PM  
Hi Dave,

Not sure how you start your command, but you might want to try this.

start cmd /seperate mybat.bat

This will open a new DOS command prompt, which is idenpendent of the axlRunDBBatchProcess. Like opening a link in a new Window in IE.

Just the bat file may not work. I think SKILL is launching your command as a new child process and I remember that DOS doesn't like this with bat files because it has to invoke the command prompt first.

So the following might work too

cmd.exe mybat.bat

I am not sure what benefit you gain compared to using the system command in SKILL?

If that doesn't work, you could write yourself a small wrapper in java. I think I have one somewhere.

Andy ;-)
Dave Elder
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5/29/2007 2:24 PM  
Thanks Andy, I'll check out your ideas. Mye batch file runs OK but the redirect doesn't create a file.
Why I don't like system calls: The system command opens a DOS window, albeit briefly, on the workstation. With multiple calls, this can be quite distracting to the user. Cheers, Dave
Dave Elder
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