Closing cmd.exe after command line runs

[vrocco]

I wrote a script to send info to a command line program. However, I noticed after I tested it a few times, I have several instances of cmd.exe open in the task manager. Is there a way to close out cmd.exe after the command completes successfully?

I don't want to use a ProcessClose () with a Sleep, because there is no way to tell if the command is done running (one of the options could take up to 5 minutes to finish)

If someone can help, please post a response.

Thanks

vrocco

[PaulIA]

I wrote a script to send info to a command line program. However, I noticed after I tested it a few times, I have several instances of cmd.exe open in the task manager. Is there a way to close out cmd.exe after the command completes successfully?

I don't want to use a ProcessClose () with a Sleep, because there is no way to tell if the command is done running (one of the options could take up to 5 minutes to finish)

If someone can help, please post a response.

Thanks

vrocco

Welcome to the forum. Are you using the Run() or RunWait() functions to run your functions? If not, can you post a small piece of code that shows the problem you are having?

[jvanegmond]

The /c parameter indicates the window should close once it is completed. The /k parameter indicates staying open.

cmd /c <command>
cmd /k <command>

Example:

Run("cmd /c ping 127.0.0.1","",@SW_SHOW)
Run("cmd /k ping 127.0.0.1","",@SW_SHOW)

[vrocco]

Cool thanks! I will try it with the /c switch.

[vrocco]

Worked like a charm.......thanks for not flaming a n00b

[jvanegmond]

No problem.