Batch file and MFC

Greetings,

I am a new programmer of MS VC++. I would like to convert a batch file
into an MFC dialog based Visual C++ executable program which will
execute in Windows. My first question is, is this a valid approach? If
so, what is best approach in setting up this program that will
automatically execute large number of commands (because thats what
really batch files is, executing commands in succession)? Currently,
the set up I have is upon executing OnInitDlg function(which is
executed automatically upon application execution), I call up another
function to continue to execute commands in succession. There is no
user intervention or input involved for this particular batch file. If
there is an error, either batch file stops executing and/or jumps to
another instruction. Is this a valid approach or good software
engineering practice to have MFC based application mimic a batch file?
I have coded part of it, compiled and executed and it runs faster and
with wonderful GUI instead of console window.

Also, at the end, the batch file restarts computer. I would like to
exit my MFC program before that step and let the computer continue to
shut down. I am not familiar with how to set that up. I am looking for
comments/suggestions/guidance that would help me improve my program and
help me become a better programmer. I am open to any software
engineering ideas. Thanks for your help.

.

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