Run .bat files don't work like i want

[ZanaxNL]

RunWait("C:\Users\####\Desktop\Tool\test.bat")

In the .bat stands start CaseTalk.exe

but for some reason the .bat(cmd) thinks the direction of CaseTalk.exe is on \Desktop and not inside the folder Tool

He always look inside \Dekstop also if the Casetalk.exe and test.bat are on a other location.

How do i fix it?

Thanks,

Zanax

[JLogan3o13]

Hi, ZanaxNL. Unless I am missing your meaning, you're using a batch file to start an executable, and you want to call the batch file from AutoIt? Why not skip the middle man and call the executable from AutoIt?

RunWait("C:Users####DesktopToolCaseTalk.exe")

[Jos]

Set the second parameter of RunWait() to the correct directory to set the correct WorkDir.

[sleepydvdr]

in the bat file, you will need to change directories. Something like:

cd "c:Program FilesCasetalk"

But why are you using a batch file? Why not cut out the middle man and do everything with AutoIt?

[ZanaxNL]

Yeah but it was a example.

where i want to use it for is:

start "Log" java -jar Log.jar 121.128.133.28 15777

That can be done with .bat but i don't see a other way.

Thats why i ask it here.

[ZanaxNL]

How to adjust it in that "cd" format, im not very known with .bat commands ?

[sleepydvdr]

The line you posted didn't seem to do anything for me. I assume that is an IP address, so I changed it to mine and still nothing. However, try this:

ShellExecute('"Log" java', "-jar Log.jar 121.128.133.28 15777")

The cd is a command. It stands for change directory. You have to be in the correct directory to run an executable.

[ZanaxNL]

Ok thanks, i used cd inside the .bat to change Destop Directory to the right folder, but that is really Static way.

Is there a Dynamic way to change the direction with cd to the location of the .bat himself, that way its dynamic, but it works so far,

Thank u : )

EDIT: btw Log is a .java file so shellexcute wont work i gues

Edited March 5, 2012 by ZanaxNL

[Jos]

Is there a Dynamic way to change the direction with cd to the location of the .bat himself, that way its dynamic, but it works so far,

have you tried what I suggested?

[ZanaxNL]

Sorry i missed your post, and as i can see it worked like a charm, Thanks all.

: )

[ZanaxNL]

Last question about this Topic,

How can i use

@ScriptDir

Into this ?:

RunWait("C:Users#USER#DesktopTooltest.bat","C:Users#USER#DesktopTool")

What i think

RunWait(@ScriptDir + "test.bat",@ScriptDir )

Thank u,

Z.

EDIT: i cant test it myself atm.

[JLogan3o13]

Hi, ZanaxNL. Again, the help file is your FRIEND. Look under "Operators" in the help file at the & symbol.

[guinness]

As JLogan3o13 pointed out the Help file is an integral part to learning AutoIt. I think this is what you were trying to do, + is for addition and & is used for joining strings together.

RunWait(@ScriptDir & "test.bat", @ScriptDir)