make [ Batch file to execute program ]

[raygra]

Hi

I would like a batch script,
when i start the test.bat file that locate in map/ folder called "Automatic"
it will do the following:

1. open paint (that are locate in the map/ folder called " Automatic ")
2. after paint is opened, if move picture1.jpg to map/folder called  "recover" that is locate in map "Automatic"
3. When the paint program is closed, move  picture1.jpg back to map/folder "AUtomatic"

Note: I used the batch commando " Call "
But is won't work in a sequence 1.2.3  here is my batch script:

it run in a: 2.1.3 sequence 
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@echo off
cls

MOVE picture1.jpg recover

Call paint.exe

move recover\picture1.jpg ..\automatic

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thank you for helping 
Sorry for my English

[Sidewinder]

Check for an answer in the programming section.

 

[raygra]

Usng call with an exe file has no effect. Call is strictly for calling another batch program or an in-line subroutine.

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@echo off
cls
[b]MOVE picture1.jpg recover[/b]
start /wait paint.exe picture1.jpg
move recover\picture1.jpg ..\automatic

MSPaint runs in it's own window. The start /wait will prevent the window running your batch file from continuing until paint has finished processing.

Good luck. 

Thank you so much for your quick reply pal. Assome
The script work excellent.

Is it possible to delay the script
(    MOVE picture1.jpg recover       )with 15 sec

[devcom]

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ping -n 1 -w 15000 1.1.1.1 >nul
insert this and it will delay code for 15 sec

[raygra]

@echo off
cls

ping -n 1 -w 15000 1.1.1.1 >nul
MOVE picture1.jpg recover
start /wait paint.exe picture1.jpg
move recover\picture1.jpg ..\automatic

is does delay the whole script.
but i would like to delay  --- MOVE picture1.jpg recover  ---- only with 15 sec.

[devcom]

you want to delay MOVE so paint can start before file will MOVE ?

[raygra]

That's right

[devcom]

batch dos not support multitask so you need to files

BatFile1.bat

Code: [Select]

@echo off
ping -n 1 -w 15000 1.1.1.1 >nul
MOVE picture1.jpg recover
exit
BatFile2.bat

Code: [Select]

@echo off
start /min BatFile1.bat
start /wait paint.exe picture1.jpg
move recover\picture1.jpg ..\automatic

[raygra]

BatFile2.bat

Code: [Select]

@echo off
start /min BatFile1.bat
start /wait paint.exe picture1.jpg


I was getting an error, but after i removed  --- > picture1.jpg
It works , thank you soo much for helping me out.

[raygra]

is it possible to minimise cmd.exe window, and leave max window for paint.exe

because The script code: start /wait paint.exe
maximise both cmd.exe and paint.exe window.

[macdad-]

i dont belive you can minimize progs that are currently running, but just add /MAX to your

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Start Paint.EXE picture1.jpg

[raygra]

First, Thank you for your reply  I try      Max   and   Min 

start /wait/max paint.exe
maximise both       c:\window\system32\cmd.exe    and     paint.exe

start /wait/min paint.exe
open         c:\window\system32\cmd.exe    and   only minimise paint.exe

is there a way to position the c:\window\system32\cmd.exe window at top left of the screen

[raygra]

YOu can minimise a running /wait  window(c:\window\system32\cmd.exe)


I have create an extra bat file in "Automatic " map/ folder.
Called: minimize.bat
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Batch Script code:
start /min minimize.bat

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It does work 

[macdad-]

it doesn't for me, just starts a new window, but if it works for you then good. 
atleast you have it going, but out of curiosity, whats this for?

[raygra]

Hi 

Because it cause an error after 2- 3 min. My backup is maybe currupt.

With my old backup no errors.

After, i create a new backup, i think it will run without errors. I use the batch tempolary.

Thanks you