Author Topic: question on creating a batch file (Read 14192 times)

floridian2005 · « **on:** June 15, 2007, 04:56:58 AM »

Hi,

I would like to start a different application (say B.exe) automatically when I start one application (say A.exe) ? If I had to write a batch file for doing this, how would I do it? Appreciate your help very much. Thanks in advance.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2007, 05:21:07 AM »

So do you mean something like this: When you open Microsoft Word, it opens Microsoft Excel as well as Word. (examples)

floridian2005 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:21:23 AM »

yes, exactly

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2007, 07:56:32 AM »

I don't think thats possible with a batch file...or any program/programming languages I know of. You can start 2 programs with a batch file but it can't do what you're trying to do.

contrex · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:37:51 AM »

floridian, if you write a batch file like this

Code: [Select]

start "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE"
start "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE"

You need to check the exact program paths, they may be different.

So you see the syntax of the start command would be

start "" "path to\program file1.exe"
start "" "path to\program file2.exe"

etc

When you run it, both programs will start

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:44:24 AM »

Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon of the origional application so whenever you click this exe, it launches two programs.

ghostdog74 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:52:10 AM »

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 15, 2007, 07:56:32 AM

I don't think thats possible with a batch file...or any program/programming languages I know of. You can start 2 programs with a batch file but it can't do what you're trying to do.

yes, you can't do that in DOS but if OP is really opening Excel to open Word to do something, it can be done using macros.

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Sub TestCallFromExcel()
    Dim wdApp As Word.Application
    Set wdApp = New Word.Application
    With wdApp
        'Open Word document
        .Documents.Open Filename:="C:\temp\test.doc"
        .Visible = True
        With .Selection
            .TypeText ("testing 1234")
        End With
        .ActiveDocument.Save
        'Exit Word
        .Quit
    End With
        'Release object variable
    Set wdApp = Nothing
End Sub

and then you can call "start myexcel.xls" to start both excel and word.

contrex · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:55:00 AM »

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 15, 2007, 08:44:24 AM

Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon of the origional application so whenever you click this exe, it launches two programs.

How are you converting batches to exes, dudeoxide?

contrex · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2007, 08:56:32 AM »

ghostdog, Word and Excel were just 2 examples of programs suggested by dudeoxide. The OP asked a general question.

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2007, 09:05:07 AM »

Quote from: contrex on June 15, 2007, 08:55:00 AM

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on June 15, 2007, 08:44:24 AM
Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon of the origional application so whenever you click this exe, it launches two programs.
How are you converting batches to exes, dudeoxide?

I have a program Admin posted a few months ago. Very nice little program. You can add version info and a custom icon and stuff.

If you or the OP or anyone wants it, i'll post it here.

ghostdog74 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2007, 09:07:07 AM »

Quote from: contrex on June 15, 2007, 08:56:32 AM

ghostdog, Word and Excel were just 2 examples of programs suggested by dudeoxide. The OP asked a general question.

yes i know, thanks. I quote myself

Quote

....but if OP is really opening Excel to open Word to do something....

floridian2005 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2007, 10:12:45 AM »

Thank you all very much for the responses. No, it isn't Word and Excel that I need to open.

But there is an application, which when I run, needs to have this other container app started and running already. A friend had mentioned long ago that he had created something (i remember him saying a "batch" file) so, as soon as he tried running the app, it first started off the container app..so no complaints and no need to remember to start it each time.

So I was wondering how he might have accomplished that....thanks again!

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2007, 09:26:28 PM »

Maybe it's what Contrex posted. Perhaps your fiend clicked the batch file and the two programs started simultaneously

only_lonely · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2007, 07:20:58 PM »

[/quote]
I have a program Admin posted a few months ago. Very nice little program. You can add version info and a custom icon and stuff.

If you or the OP or anyone wants it, i'll post it here.
[/quote]
so where to get the program to convert it?

Dark Blade · « **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2007, 07:30:24 PM »

Is it bat2exe, by any chance?

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #15 on:** June 18, 2007, 09:32:14 PM »

bat2exe is outdated...

It's 2MB so I can't attach it below.

Click HERE for it.

Fen_Li · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2007, 02:10:34 PM »

More Powerfull (Best) Batch Compiler I've Found :

grab on http://www.abyssmedia.com/downloads/quickbfc.exe
this stuff is free trial.so, you must purchase or crack it..

Carbon Dudeoxide · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:41:31 AM »

Quote from: Fen_Li on June 19, 2007, 02:10:34 PM

More Powerfull (Best) Batch Compiler I've Found :

grab on http://www.abyssmedia.com/downloads/quickbfc.exe
this stuff is free trial.so, you must purchase or crack it..

Have you tried mine?
It's free and you can add icons and file information.
FYI, We don't post or direct people to cracks.
Free trials usually add something in the beginning like
echo. This was compiled by softwarename.
pause

ghostdog74 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2007, 02:54:51 AM »

why are you all so obsessed with batch compilers (which most probably would not even work) when the OP has not even specified he wants it.

contrex · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:04:53 AM »

agreed. Their only use is to hide code from the user (or victim!). They are just toys.

Dark Blade · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:14:04 AM »

Quote from: ghostdog74 on June 20, 2007, 02:54:51 AM

why are you all so obsessed with batch compilers (which most probably would not even work) when the OP has not even specified he wants it.

Because contrex asked him about it.

Quote from: contrex on June 15, 2007, 08:55:00 AM

How are you converting batches to exes, dudeoxide?

ghostdog74 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:24:02 AM »

Quote from: Dark Blade on June 20, 2007, 03:14:04 AM

Because contrex asked him about it.

no its because dude posted an irrelevant reply.

Quote from: Carbon dudeoxide

Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon ....

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:29:51 AM »

nice attention span.. did it come with the cereal?

It's not irrelevant. read the previous posts a few times. there is significance...

Dark Blade · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:34:02 AM »

Quote from: reaper_tbs on June 20, 2007, 03:29:51 AM

nice attention span.. did it come with the cereal?

It's not irrelevant. read the previous posts a few times. there is significance...

Quote from: contrex

They are just toys

Connection?

And this topic is resolved, BTW.

Quote from: ghostdog74 on June 20, 2007, 03:24:02 AM

Quote from: Dark Blade on June 20, 2007, 03:14:04 AM
Because contrex asked him about it.
no its because dude posted an irrelevant reply.
Quote from: Carbon dudeoxide
Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon ....

Well, Dudeoxide's post was kinda relevant:

Quote

Yes, and you can convert this to an EXE with the icon of the origional application so whenever you click this exe, it launches two programs.

So maybe that OP's friend made a batch file that loaded both of them, and made it .exe and changed icon, so that he didn't have to remember to open both of them.

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:37:42 AM »

you like contradicting yourself don't you?

first you say

Quote from: Dark Blade

Connection?

then you say..

Quote from: Dark Blade

Well, Dudeoxide's post was kinda relevant

that was my point

Dark Blade · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:40:00 AM »

Well, I connected cereal with toys...

From

Quote

nice attention span.. did it come with the cereal?

and

Quote

They are just toys

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:41:00 AM »

nice one lojavascript:replaceText('

', document.forms.postmodify.message);
Grinl

oh... that's never shown up before when i've clicked a smiley :|

Dark Blade · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:52:26 AM »

Hmmm, Dudeoxide quoted me once, and it returned Grin, instead of

reaper_tbs · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2007, 03:53:09 AM »

lol oh well.. minor programming error.. sorta like THE STAR WARS TELEPORTER TOPIC

dos nerd · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2007, 10:59:12 PM »

Quote from: floridian2005 on June 15, 2007, 04:56:58 AM

Hi,

I would like to start a different application (say B.exe) automatically when I start one application (say A.exe) ? If I had to write a batch file for doing this, how would I do it? Appreciate your help very much. Thanks in advance.

You would have to check if you already have another batch file. If your computer only allows one you
would have to delete it or only have one.

contrex · « **Reply #30 on:** October 14, 2007, 12:36:17 AM »

dos nerd, why are you writing a nonsensical meaningless misleading answer to a thread that died 4 months ago?

contrex · « **Reply #31 on:** October 14, 2007, 02:21:15 AM »

dos nerd, could you please ONLY post when BOTH these things are true:-

a. You understand the question

b. You know the answer

(You're getting noticed.)

dos nerd · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2007, 02:40:47 AM »

Try to give more information and be a bit mor specific.
If this even is a proper qquestion

Dark Blade · « **Reply #33 on:** October 17, 2007, 12:20:51 AM »

Quote from: dos nerd on October 16, 2007, 02:40:47 AM

Try to give more information and be a bit mor specific.
If this even is a proper qquestion

What?... As contrex said...

Quote from: contrex on October 14, 2007, 12:36:17 AM

dos nerd, why are you writing a nonsensical meaningless misleading answer to a thread that died 4 months ago?

contrex · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2007, 02:08:39 PM »

dos nerd, (Hi everybody from Barcelona!) You are wasting everybody´s time with your nonsense.

Eres pendejo.

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