Howto Launch a windows application ?

[stef mientki]

Matimus wrote:
> stef mientki wrote:
>   
>> hello,
>>
>> I'm trying to launch a windows application,
>> but as many others on this list, I've some trouble.
>> I read some other threads about this topic,
>> but sorry, I still don't understand all this (never heard of pipes).
>>
>> When I use a batch file, I can launch the bat-file from python,
>> and the windows application launched from the batchfile is run perfectly.
>>
>> Now when I try to run the same windows application from Popen or call,
>> nothing happens (or at least it's very fast and produces not the
>> expected output).
>>
>> Please enlighten me, preferable in "windows-terminology"  ;-)
>>
>> thanks,
>> Stef Mientki
>>
>> from subprocess import *
>>
>> cmd =[]
>> cmd.append ( 'D:\\PIC-tools\\JALxxx\\jalv2_3.exe' )
>> cmd.append ( '-long-start' )
>> cmd.append ( '-d')
>> cmd.append ( '-clear' )
>> cmd.append ( '-sD:\\PIC-tools\\JAL\\libs2' )
>> cmd.append ( 'd:\\pic-tools\\jal\\programs\\test_rs232\\test_rs232_hw.jal' )
>> cmd.append ( '>d:\\data_actueel\\d7_test_browser\\temp.log' )
>>
>> # DOESN'T WORK
>> result = call ( cmd )
>>
>> # Both Popen and call work
>> cmd = [ 'd:\\data_actueel\\d7_test_browser\\JALcc.bat' ]
>> #output = Popen ( cmd )
>> result = call ( cmd )
>> print result
>>     
>
> My guess is that with the redirect you simple need to set the 'shell'
> option to true.
>
> call(cmd, shell=True)
>
> I haven't tested it, but it is worth a try.
>
>   
thanks, I tried, but it didn't work.

cheers,
Stef

> Matt
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