System exec.vi

[mchips]

When there are DOS .bat and .exe share the same file names, what would System exec.vi tried to do? It seems to execute .exe file over .bat. Anyone tried this?

[shoneill]

This is correct. Also if there is a system command ("dir" for example) then a dir.bat will not be executed if the command "dir" is sent.

I think the preferred order is System command > Com > exe > bat, but I'm open to corrections.

Shane.

[Ray.R]

Shane,

My memory confirms what you just posted:

"I think the preferred order is System command > Com > exe > bat".

From what I recall: com > exe > bat

Unless the extention is specified..

So specifying the extention in the System Exec.vi should spawn the appropriate one.

-JLV-

[mchips]

Thanks guys.
The system exec vi has the command line input. I thought I could use this to indicate which file type (dos comd or .exec or .bat..) I am trying to execute...