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heidi_n
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8 years ago
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How to write a script to call a bat file to run?

I would like to have a script (JavaScript) that runs a bat file. How would I go about doing this?   The bat file is located in C:\P4\testcomplete\branch_dev\WebIQ_Scripts\Clear_User_Settings and is...
  • baxatob's avatar
    baxatob
    8 years ago

    Hi,

     

    You can add your .bat to TestedApps and then call it:

     

    TestedApps.yourBatFile.Run()
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heidi_n
Regular Contributor
8 years ago

Basically, I want to run this bat file before I run any of my normal TC scripts for my web app. I have all my web app scripts ready, but I'm not sure how to launch the bat file/make it run at the beginning of my test.

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AlexKaras
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8 years ago

Hi Heidi,

 

> how to launch the bat file/make it run at the beginning of my test.

Consider to execute your .bat file from OnStartTest event handler.

 

  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    Esteemed Contributor
    8 years ago

    Or, even another option, use the WshShell.Exec method to execute a command line of any type, including executing a batch file.