Trying to start an application from within a .bat file with a parameter, and not having any luck. I can start the program fine without the parameter using

START "" "C:\Ham Radio\JT_Alert 2.0\JT-Alert.exe"

But need to start it with the parameter /wsjtx. Have tried every combination of this parameter I can think of, and THOUGHT that

START "" "C:\Ham Radio\JT_Alert 2.0\JT-Alert.exe"/wsjtx

would do it, but no go. Tried it with & without the quotes.

Can someone please point out what I'm missing?

Thanks!
Doc
START "" "C:\Ham Radio\JT_Alert 2.0\JT-Alert.exe /wsjtx"That's what I thought, but when I use that configuration I get the error message "Can't find xxxxxxxxx".

Without the parameter the program starts fine, but needs the parameter added to open the secondary program.

Thanks
Doc
Try it with a space after the quoted exe name.

Code: [Select]START "" "C:\Ham Radio\JT_Alert 2.0\JT-Alert.exe" /wsjtx
or add the startin program folder if the executable is looking for a secondary file.Tried it both ways
just edited my reply above.What HAPPENS when you try launching it from the command prompt when you are in the application directory. Do a change directory to the application directory from the cmd prompt and then try launching it.

CD "C:\Ham Radio\JT_Alert 2.0"
JT-Alert.exe /wsjtxI actually downloaded version 2.2.2 and this is what I got - as I don't have a call sign to enter I didn't go any further.

It WORKS the same whether you input the command at the prompt or RUN it in a batch.

(I notice that this version went to a normal Windows install folder)

Sorry for the delay - had to go out for a bit.

Changing to the directory where the app is actually located did the trick! then I was able to simply enter

jt-alert.exe /wsjtx

and it started as it should.

Both apps look the same until a call sign is entered. From then on, the parameter "/wsjtx" opens a secondary app that is different than the primary. These are both helper apps that each work with different "MAIN" programs.

Many thanks for the help!!! Much appreciated!!

Doc