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Easy question...

Is there a way to run DOS commands from LabVIEW? I'm sure there is, but
I can't find it. I just want to execute a simple batch file (.bat).

Any ideas?

Rick
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rick@csciences.com

Chesapeake Sciences Corp.
1127B Benfield Blvd Millersville, MD 21108

Tel: (410) 923-1300 x3430 Fax: (410) 923-2669
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It's hidden in the communication palet (well in 5.1 it is anyhow).
Drop the 'system exec' onto your diagram and create a constant on the
'command to execute' terminal. Type in your batch file name (and path if
needed) and away you go.


Rick Nelson wrote in message <379F20FE.418BC9BE@csciences.com>...
>Is there a way to run DOS commands from LabVIEW? I'm sure there is, but
>I can't find it. I just want to execute a simple batch file (.bat).
>
>Any ideas?
>
>Rick
>--
>
>rick@csciences.com
>
>Chesapeake Sciences Corp.
>1127B Benfield Blvd Millersville, MD 21108
>
>Tel: (410) 923-1300 x3430 Fax: (410) 923-2669
>
>
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Under "Communications" use "Exec"

Rick Nelson wrote in message <379F20FE.418BC9BE@csciences.com>...
>Is there a way to run DOS commands from LabVIEW? I'm sure there is, but
>I can't find it. I just want to execute a simple batch file (.bat).
>
>Any ideas?
>
>Rick
>--
>
>rick@csciences.com
>
>Chesapeake Sciences Corp.
>1127B Benfield Blvd Millersville, MD 21108
>
>Tel: (410) 923-1300 x3430 Fax: (410) 923-2669
>
>
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