Launching a batch file from vb. Scheduling Batch files. 2

[jlgdeveloper]

Could anyone mention how to call a batch file from within vb?

In addition, do you have any idea how to automatically schedule batch files (not at logon etc), but say once per day for backup etc (without me writing a vb app to call it)?

How would I have setup (package and deployment wizard) call a batch file during deployment?

Appreciate it. Jonathan Galpin

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[CajunCenturion]

To call a batch file from a VB program, I would use the Shell function. The first parameter to the Shell function would be the pathname of the bat (plus any parameters you wish to pass) file you wish to execute.

To have the PDW install program execute a batch file during installation, you probably will have to modify the Setup1 project (its a normal VB project), which normally would be in the following directory: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VB98\Wizards\PDWizard\Setup1

I belive that most of the Windows OS family contain a task scheduler which you can configure to handle your backup issue. I'm on my 98SE machine at the moment, and it can be found (on this machine) at Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Task Scheduler.


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[CasperTFG]

For scheduling a batch file to run it is rather simple. From the DOS prompt type 'at ?' it will list how to use the scheduler in most NT family windows as well as 98 Craig, mailto:sander@cogeco.ca

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[jlgdeveloper]

Thank you for your reply's.

I use nt4.0 server os.

I have extensively modified the PDW Setup.Lst files to do what I need, but have not yet figured out the script needed to have it launch a batch file ie to install a service etc.

Would you have a code example?

Any code examples on the shell function (I am lazy, and you are good)?

Task Scheduler is not currently present on my machine, but the dos prompt method works. Thanks

Jonathan Galpin

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