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kenb
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What is the correct format to use when launching an application? I'm trying to run a vbscript named WriteFile.vbs. I put it in to the powerhome directory.
The log file says that the macro executes, but it appears that the script file doesn't run.
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It looks like I have the format correct, I can get other programs to run. But vbs scripts won't run.
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Ken,
I havent played with executing VB scripts yet, but it should be doable. I'll do some research and find the definitive answer for you. It probably wont be until Monday as my notebook crashed and Im in the process of reloading, but I will get back with you. Just a thought, do you have the Windows Scripting Host installed? I believe at a minimum that it is required to run VB scripts.
More later,
Dave.
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Ken,
Found the answer for you. Windows Scripting Host must be installed on your system for this to work. The later versions of windows should already come with this but if you dont have it, you can download it for free at http://msdn.microsoft.com/scripting/. Once WSH is installed, just run "cscript.exe <yourfile.vbs>". Its that simple. For example, if you have a vbscript file named test.vbs that you'd like to run, your command line would be: cscript.exe test.vbs. You can also include parameters after the vbs file to be passed to your script file.
Hope this helps,
Dave.
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Thanks
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