Closing Batch File Window

[Doc16743]

Anyone know how to close the batch window when the run is complete? I use batch files to open a series of applications, but the batch window remains open after the apps are all open.

I've tried ending each batch with "exit", but it still just lays there. The window will close when I close the open apps, but would like it to close as soon as it completes its' function.

Thanks!

[squall_01]

I dont think that your telling it that.  In sense that your telling it when the app closes rather then when the bat code runs.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

What is your current code?

[Doc16743]

Current code?? Unclear what you're asking. I'm running Windows XP, and running a .bat file to open several applications with one mouse click. Once the applications are up and running, I'd like the batch window to close.

Not sure if that comes close to answering your question.

[squall_01]

do you know what a bat is?

[Doc16743]

Now I'm completely confused. I have a moderator asking what my code is, and squall_01 asking if I know what a bat is.

If I'm asking in the wrong forum, or my question isn't clear, please tell me.

Squall_01 - yes, I know what a .bat is. I'm a novice at using them, though, and that's why I'm asking for advice here.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Sorry if I was unclear.

Can you please post your batch file here so we can see what we're dealing with.

[Doc16743]

Ah! The lightbulb just came on! I started this post from home and am at work now. Will post the .bat when I get home this afternoon.

Thanks!

[Gean Freaks]

Atleast, he got it finally.. 
peace... 

[squall_01]

I was hopeing for him to understand before carbon had to post that. 

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

If you knew what I meant, you should have told him instead of saying 'do you know what a bat is?'

Useless question.

[Doc16743]

Here is what I have been using. The commands work perfectly, except for leaving the window open when the apps have started.
The "sleep" commands are used as the apps take a little time to open.

CD C:\Ham Radio\DXKeeper\
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Pathfinder\Pathfinder.exe"
Sleep 3
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\DXView\DXView.exe"
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\DXKeeper\DXKeeper.exe"
Sleep 7
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Commander\CI-V Commander.exe"
Sleep 3
CD C:\MULTIPSK\
START MULTIPSK
Sleep 3
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Launcher\Sound.bat"
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\QuickMix\QuickMix.exe"
CD C:\
EXIT

Sorry if I was unclear.

Can you please post your batch file here so we can see what we're dealing with.

[devcom]

add pause at bottom ?

[squall_01]

I still say the that he has exit like that but I could be wrong.  Cause if your dealing with them you should know and if you tell someone what do you learn?

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

You're post made no sense, Squall.

Doc16743, use this code:

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START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Pathfinder\Pathfinder.exe"
Sleep 3
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\DXView\DXView.exe"
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\DXKeeper\DXKeeper.exe"
Sleep 7
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Commander\CI-V Commander.exe"
Sleep 3
START C:\MULTIPSK\
Sleep 3
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\Launcher\Sound.bat"
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\QuickMix\QuickMix.exe"
EXIT
What is MULTIPSK?

Note: Sleep is not necessary.