Proper Syntax for Running Script from Batch File

[cghoga]

I am trying to execute a script via a batch file that runs on the scheduler.
This process has been somewhat inconsistent.
Below is the code I am using.

@Echo off
Echo Please wait...
"C:\Program Files\Symantec\Procomm Plus\PROGRAMS\pw5.exe" "TERMINAL" "X:\Myscript.wax"
Exit

Am I calling the script correctly? Is there a beter way to do this?

Thanks for your help.

 

[knob]

I haven't tested this yet, but I would remove all but the very first and last quotes.

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[roelmcebu]

under win98SE task scheduler i'm using:
echo off
cls
pw5.exe / scriptname.wax
exit

to run multiple scripts, i'm using: (still a batch file)
echo off
cls
pw5.exe / multiple.wax
exit

inside your multiple.wax is something like this:
run "pw5.exe / script1.wax"
pause 1
run "pw5.exe / script2.wax"
pause 1
run "pw5.exe / script3.wax"

if you have a faster PC, maybe you can have as many as 15 scripts, you can then remove the "pauses". I tried multiple(13scripts) on a PIII900Mhz with 64MB RAM but the response is not consistent especially if there are other apps running.

 

[roelmcebu]

I forgot, you have to include procomm plus in the search path...i.e PATH command. something like PATH=c:\program files\procomm plus\programs

hope that helps.

 

[knob]

FYI, this worked for me on Win98:

"C:\Program Files\Procomm Plus\PROGRAMS\pw5.exe" TERMINAL hints.wax

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