perl exe compiler closes my cmd window 1

[samdaman]

Hi there

I have hopefully a small problem. I have successfully compiled my perl script to an exe file. The only problem is, my output to screen disappears after 2 seconds, and I need it to stay open until the user &quot;pushes any key&quot;. I have tried adding lines in my script to keep the window open, like <STDIN> and sleep 10 etc, which works via the perl script, but not via the exe file.

Any ideas?

Kind regards

Sam

 

[MikeLacey]

Hi Sam,

Which compiler are you using?

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[samdaman]

The compiler I am using is from Indigostar.
I have also made a batchfile to run the exe from a cmd prompt with the pause line which works, but if possible can it be done without the batch file?

Thanks and kind regards

Sam

 

[MikeLacey]

Perl2Exe then, I've got that - I'll try it out.

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[MikeLacey]

Ok -- this was compiled using Perl2Exe and behaves as you would expect when run from both the .pl and the .exe:

use strict;
use warnings;

print &quot;About to wait\n&quot;;
my $a = <>;
print &quot;Finished waiting\n&quot;;


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[samdaman]

doh!! thanks mike ill remember this for next time.

Kind regards

Sam

 

[MikeLacey]

<smile> first question I've answered in ages, have been a bit busy - glad you're sorted Sam

How are you getting along with Perl2Exe in general?

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