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torus
Contributor
6 months ago

How to run a batch (*.bat) file from TestComplete (Javascript)

It took me longer than I had hoped to figure this out so wanted to put the answer here in case this benefits anyone else. 
  • torus's avatar
    torus
    6 months ago

    function runBatchFile()
    {
       WshShell.Run("C:\\Temp\\hello.bat")
    }

    Others posted some really good alternative answers as well ...

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MW_Didata
Regular Contributor
6 months ago
Function RunBatch(BatFile, WaitJN)
  'Run the command and wait for completion
  
  'Parameters : File, Size&state of window, Wait for completion

  RunBatch= Sys.OleObject("WScript.Shell").Run ((BatFile), 1, (WaitJN))

End Function

I use this for running Batchfiles, This way I can use the (WaitJN) parameter to either wait for the batch to be done or run it while TC does other things.

 

EDIT: I posted the VBScript code, For JavaScript I use this one:

function RunBatch(Batfile, WaitJN)
{
  Log.Message("Running Batchfile '" + (Batfile) + "'", "");
  Sys.OleObject("WScript.Shell").Run ((Batfile), 1, (WaitJN))
}

The parameters work the same.

  • torus's avatar
    torus
    Contributor
    6 months ago

    To anyone else who comes to this discussion, MW_Didata's example is VBScript. Thanks MW_Didata for the information and example code!

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      MW_Didata
      Regular Contributor
      6 months ago

      oops you're right, I meant to post this one

      function RunBatch(Batfile, WaitJN)
{
  Log.Message("Running Batchfile '" + (Batfile) + "'", "");
  Sys.OleObject("WScript.Shell").Run ((Batfile), 1, (WaitJN))
}