Can I open a FMP file via a command prompt?

[laker_42]

Is it possible open a FMP file via a windows command prompt? I am trying to schedule an export by having a file that fires the export script upon opening the file & then it closes the application. I was hoping to have a batch file that would open the FMP file. I am not sure if this is possible. Any input would be appreciated!

Thanks!

John

[laker_42]

Never mind! I should have tried a couple of things before posting. I was able to schedule a job to run the FMP file & it opened it right up. I thought I would need some special syntax similar to what you have to do with SQL Server when running items from a command prompt.

John

[SlimJim]

start filename.fp7

works OK if you are in the folder containing the file. So in a batch file you should start with a

CD folderpath

to take you to the folder containing the file.

You can even put the folderpath with the filename if you are on the same drive but it appears (just a bit of testing so it may be another issue) that if you include a drive letter in the foldername then you get the windows can't find the file error message.