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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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baxatob
Community Hero
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

But non keyword tests don't have the Tested Apps section, right? We are not using keyword tests.

  • tristaanogre's avatar
    tristaanogre
    Esteemed Contributor
    8 years ago

    The "TestedApps" object can be added to any project and called by either KeywordTests or Script code.

    • heidi_n's avatar
      heidi_n
      Regular Contributor
      8 years ago

      I added the bat file as a Tested App. How would I call it to run in a script (JavaScript)?

       

      EDIT: Oops, I see from an earlier comment it is 

      TestedApps.yourBatFile.Run()

      I will try that thanks everyone!