waitfor using 2 expressions? 2

[castout]

Does anyone know how I can use "waitfor" with two expressions? For example, I need to say:

waitfor "abc^M" or "123^M"

Then, I need to react differently depending on which string I receive.

 

[MatthewPeters]

Check out this thread.

thread448-123417

If you have anymore questions I'm sure someone in this forum can help out.

Matt

 

[RLHarris]

"When Target" is the standard way to look for more than one prompt simultaneously. The only complicated aspect (no pun intended) of "When target" is that you have to call a subroutine. You can use a waitfor in the normal procedure and "When target" to interrupt the process with a different response.

Here is a fictitious example where a script will send as return key if the normal waitfor is detected or a "logoff" and exit command if the when target is detected:

Proc Main
when target 1 "last Page" call SessionEnd
transmit "Reports Please^M"
Waitfor "to next page" forever
transmit "^M"
when target 1 clear
EndProc

Proc SessionEnd
transmit "logoff^M"
exit
EndProc

The when command will remain active until you include the "When Target clear" statement shown in the example. Robert Harris
Communications Advantage

http://www.communicationsadvantage.com

 

[MatthewPeters]

castout
Robert's approach is the superior solution. I would suggest implementing it.