DOS Usage

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shaggyjo444
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Joined: Fri May 21, 2004 12:20 pm

DOS Usage

Post by shaggyjo444 »

All -
I have a DOS Database program that goes thru a manual re-indexing process.  I have been able to automate the process, but my script will not wait until the process has been completed to end.
I know the filename of the last index file created.  How can i setup a IF Then statement to check the time/date of this last file - and if it has been changed - continue to execute the script - if not, to continue to check if it has been changed.
I hope this is making sense.
Thanks for the help !
Shawn
BrianSmith
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Joined: Tue Apr 27, 2004 7:50 pm

DOS Usage

Post by BrianSmith »

If you are using the Run Program/Open Document action then you should be able to select "Wait until the application exists" from the Wait Options drop-down list. Then you can use the "Assign Exit Code to Variable" option and then use an If statement to test if the exit code variable is set to 0 and perform whatever action you like after it has finished.

Hope this helps.

I also might not be understanding your problem.

Let me know.
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