Sections running concurrently instead of sequentially

[tuffgong]

     I am still learning this stuff. I am more of a Sys Admin who was put in an "Automation Specialist" role. Thanks to this forum, I am learning fast.

     I created a script that does 3 things: uninstall an old version, install pre-req's for new version, install new version. It installs perfectly but the installed software does not work. I found out from the manufacturer that another step is required. Permissions for a folder created during the "install new version" step need to be adjusted. So, I created an ICACLS statement that appears to work. However, when I put it at the end of my script, it runs concurrently with the install script. Therefore, because the folder in question has not yet been created, it fails. I have a WinWaitClose statement in there but it is ignoring it. Here is what I have, the Install and Change Folder Permissions section are the problem:

 

 

; Script Start - Uninstall

Run ("<servername>SoftwareECOct13EC_Uninstall.bat")

WinWait ("EnvisionConnect Maintenance")

WinActivate ("EnvisionConnect Maintenance")

Send ("o")

WinWaitClose ("C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe")

WinWaitClose ("EnvisionConnect Maintenance")

 

; PreReq Install

RunAs ("<admin>", "<domain>", "<admin psswrd>", 0, "C:TempECPrerequisiteBundle.exe")

WinWait ("EnvisionConnect Prerequisites Setup", "This will install")

WinActivate ("EnvisionConnect Prerequisites Setup", "This will install")

Send ("!i")

WinWaitClose ("EnvisionConnect Prerequisites Setup", "Setup Progress")

WinActivate ("EnvisionConnect Prerequisites Setup", "Setup Successful")

Send ("!c")

 

; Install

RunAs ("<admin>", "<domain>", "<admin psswrd>", 0, "C:TempEC Upgrade.bat")

WinWaitClose ("C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe", "/quiet")

 

; Change Folder Permissions

RunAs ("<admin>", "<domain>", "<admin psswrd>", 0, "C:TempPermissions.bat")

 

The EC Upgrade.bat and the Permissions.bat run at the same time! Is it ignoring the last WinWaitClose (in the install section) because that is the second "C:\Windows\System32\cmd" window and it thinks the specified window was already closed? That was my assumption when I added the "/quiet" text but - no change. Any help would be appreciated.

Edited November 21, 2013 by tuffgong

[JLogan3o13]

For the install, try removing the WinWaitClose, and change your RunAs to RunAsWait.

[tuffgong]

Wow, that worked perfectly! Great call. I really appreciate the help! Thanks so much.