hi all,

I've got a php script that I want to start via a batch file and WAIT for it to close before continuing.

I've installed WAMP which allows me to run php script form the command line. ( i had to add the path of the installation folder to my environment path settings )

I have confirmed that my php script works by opening a command PROMPT and running "php C:\path\to\php\script"

Sadly, I'm having trouble starting this script from a batch file. I've tried...

Code: [Select]start /wait "cmd.exe", "php C:\scripts\php\databse.php"

and EVERY variation of the above, all to no joy.

Any one got any ideas??
Why the start with the /wait SWITCH? Does the script REALLY need to run in another window? Can you not simply run php C:\scripts\php\databse.php within your batch file?

I'm guessing php is in your system path based on the lack of a path in the original post. If a program needs the cmd shell to run, it will be opened automatically by the OS.

Good luck. nice.

your right, i didn't need to run it in it's own window.

Cheers mate