WScript.Arguments...I don't get it. 1

[FancyPrairie]

I'm trying to write a simple script. One of the things I want to do is to get the command line arguments, which I've found the syntax for. However, I don't understand that when I see examples (in this forum and others) the syntax that's used is:

Dim oArgs
Set oArgs = WScript.Arguments

When I use this syntax, I get an error telling my that the WScript object has not been created. I've also seen syntax like this:

set Something = WScript.CreateObject(...)

But the only way I can make it work is like this:

Set Something = CreateObject(...)

I save my files as type .vbs

I don't understand.

 

[PHV]

The WScript object is the root object of the Windows Script Host (WSH) object model hierarchy.
Right click your VBS file and choose a program like cscript.exe or wscript.exe to run it.

Hope This Helps, PH.
Want to get great answers to your Tek-Tips questions? Have a look at FAQ219-2884 or FAQ181-2886

 

[FancyPrairie]

Ok, that makes sense. About six months ago I did one of these (I'm a newbie with this stuff...seldom mess with it yet) and I knew it had something to do with cscript. Also, after receiving your message, discovered it my book.

Thanks for the help