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I want to run this java program of mine every wednesday and saturday, so I was told a batch file was the best way. Can someone guide me as to how I can tell if it's wed or saturday, and also how to do an infinite loop so my batch file runs all the time?
Hi.
You want a loop so the batch checks if its wed/sat all the time, is that it?
If that's it, here goes it. I don't think it would be a good idea to put a "call sample.bat" at your autoexec.bat file. You'd better put it to run at the programs menu "startup"------------------------------
::sample.bat
@echo off
:loop
echo. |DATE |FIND "Current" > out.bat
echo SET DAY=%%3> current.bat
call out.bat
IF "%DAY%"=="Wed" goto run
IF "%DAY%"=="Sat" goto run
goto loop:run
program.exe
------------------------------Well, that's it. That may consume some memory because of the fact it runs and runs with no break. I think you should use this second sample, that checks for the day every ten minutes:
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::sample2.bat
@echo off
:loop
SET TIME=
echo. |DATE |FIND "Current" > out.bat
echo SET DAY=%%3> current.bat
call out.bat
IF "%DAY%"=="Wed" goto run
IF "%DAY%"=="Sat" goto run
:timeloop
choice /n /c:yn /t:y,60 > nul
if "%time%"=="9" goto loop
if "%time%"=="8" set time=9
if "%time%"=="7" set time=8
if "%time%"=="6" set time=7
if "%time%"=="5" set time=6
if "%time%"=="4" set time=5
if "%time%"=="3" set time=4
if "%time%"=="2" set time=3
if "%time%"=="1" set time=2
if "%time%"=="" set time=1
goto timeloop:run
call program.exe
-------------------------------That's it. I hope it was helpful
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That's exactly what I want to do, except for I need to check if it's after 20:00 hrs (eight o'clock in the evening) both days before I can run the java program I want to run. Can you show me how to include this into one of the above batch files? I'd really appreciate it.
Also, what's the windows schedule program and how do I run it under Windows NT?
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Hi again.
Well, checking if it's after 20:00h is REALLY more complicated. I could do it if ya really need it, but I think a win schedule program would be better for that.Try searching at:
STARTMENU - PROGRAMS - ACESSORIES - SYSTEM TOOLSOr something like that. If ya can't find, search for it at windows install:
CONTROL PANEL - Add/Remove Programs - Windows install
Well, that's all. If ya still need the batch file, letme know
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And the world continues to turn.
W.L.
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NT has a command called 'at' - At Time. Open a "DOS" box and type 'at /?' or enter the Windows Help and look up 'at'. It's a bit complicated-looking at first but I can try and help you through it if you like - although it's been a while since I've used it myself.
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Thanks for all that help,
I'm going to look into the windows scheduler thing and the At thing, and then I'll let you know if I need the batch file or not, or if I need help with the at...
Thanks for all of your help,
Kelly.
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hey DoOMsdAY,
I've just looked at the 'at' command, and it seems pretty ok. A couple of questions though, like:
1. where do I get the id from
2. Do I just type in 'at .............' at the command line once, and then my program will be scheduled?Thanks,
Kelly.
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hey Secret_doom,
I found WinAT under my start menu, and it does exactly what I want to do!
But what do I write under 'command' - the name of the file to run (including the path)?Thanks,
Kelly.
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[1] id is not needed.
[2] If you do the /every: version, it will automatically run each Tuesday for example. So yes, you only have to type it in once per scheduled process.
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Yeah, I think you should put the program's name with fullpath (just like you said)
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Thanks to both of you for your help,
I'll try it and keep you posted if I'm successful!
Thanks again,
Kelly.
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