Re: Running DOS Basic programs within VFP

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I can do that, yes. Just tried it and it seems to give the same result as
doing it in the existing FP code.

What it's supposed to do is call the Basic program, which reads a text file
that was created in FP. Then it sits and waits for input from a COM port.
When it gets the required number of inputs, the Basic program outputs a text
file that is then read into the FP database.

It "calls" the Basic program fine, but it doesn't "wait" for any input, it
just flashes past the DOS screen and goes on it's merry way. This is not
good. ;)

Any thoughts?
Thanks!

"Matthew L Reed" <nousenetspam at dead ice dot us> wrote in message
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Can you start the Basic apps from a batch file? If so, create said batch
file and run the batch file from VFP.

"43fan" <sleap@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Is this possible? Are there particular problems I should be looking for?

Right now, the system is written in FPD2.6, converting a bunch of things
to
VFP8 right now, getting VFP9 shortly. There are a couple of small basic
programs that are used to bring data in, that I'd just as soon use just
as
they are for the time being and then re-write them in VFP down the road.

Do I need them compiled to .exe's? Or can I run either GWBasic or Quick
Basic from within a VFP program calling the code that's needed?

Thanks!
Shawn






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