I am trying to trigger a java program using the Send DDE execute script step and I cant seem to wrap my head around how to do it.

The program is triggered by a .bat file that is located in a local folder that is listed in the Windows XP path statement so I can, theoretically, execute it from anywhere.

The required command line entry is

xml-dir-listing -o MusicList.xml "Z:Songs"

where "xlm-dir-listing" is the program, "-o MusicLIst.xml" specifies the output file name, and ""Z:Songs"" specifies the directory to list.

Any thoughts on how to get this to work via FM script?.

PS The file is not multi user enabled in any way

Use in Send DDE calculation:

cmd /c xml-dir-listing.bat -o MusicList.xml "Z:Songs"

Edited January 15, 200916 yr by Guest

What piece goes where?

I tried every permutation of Service Name/Topic/Commands that i could think of with the string you suggested and it failed

cmd starts the command line

/c execute the program

try something easier to test like:

"cmd /c ping your IP Address"

EDIT:

cmd /c xml-dir-listing.bat -o MusicList.xml [color:red]"Z:Songs[color:red]"

try:

"cmd /c xml-dir-listing.bat -o MusicList.xml [color:green]> Z:Songs"

Edited January 15, 200916 yr by Guest