Using CFEXECUTE to run a batch file

[peter....@ebisprint.com]

I have a batch file d:\test.bat which I would like to execute to run
on the server.

My command is as follows

<cfexecute name="d:\test.bat"
timeout="10">
</cfexecute>

This will echo the contents of the file test.bat to the screen rather
than execute the file.

Am I missing something simple

[Bruce Trevarthen (B2 Limited)]

I think if you change the suffix of the file to .cmd it will run.

[Adam Chapman]

Hi Peter,

I use cfexecute like this:

<cfexecute name="#batPath#" outputfile="#outputFilePath#" arguments=""
timeout="10" />

Regards,
Adam

[Kym Kovan]

Hello,

You need to get the OS Command.exe to run the batch file so try this
<cfset batchfilename = work_dir & "LOGTEST.BAT">
<cfset variousParameters = "lots of parameters with spaces between them">
<cfexecute name="D:\winnt\system32\CMD.EXE" arguments="/C
#batchfilename# #variousParameters#"></cfexecute>

All the best to everyone for the festive season and the New Year.

Kym K