Use Send DDE Execute?

[Kris M]

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

[chrisnta]

Use in Send DDE calculation:

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

Edited January 15, 2009 by Guest

[Kris M]

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

[chrisnta]

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, 2009 by Guest