Copy and rename files………..

[QW123z]

Hi,

I would like to copy and rename files using variable names with in a loop.

The source file is the same name but the destination file will vary depending on the loop.

I have Test stand 2.0.1 and windows 98

I have tried a batch file which will run and do the needful but Teststand will return an error and the DOS window will stay open.

How beat can I do this?

Thanks

Simon

[Josh_W]

QW123z,

Are you running the batch file using the call executable step?
Why are you using a batch file rather than just the DOS "copy" command?
How are you passing your variable names?
What error are you getting?

[James_Grey]

Note that you could also use a DLL step to directly call CopyFile in kernel32.dll.  It's CopyFileA or CopyFileW on w2k and up. Its probably CopyFile in Win98, but I'm guessing.

https://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa363851.aspx

[QW123z]

Hi,

Thanks for the replays.

I will try the kernel32.dll route a try.

To replay to Josh W.

Are you running the batch file using the call executable step?

            Yes

Why are you using a batch file rather than just the DOS "copy" command?

            Batch file works where as “Copy” is not recognised!!

What error are you getting?

A message stating there was an error in "Post".

Attached is the batch file and the sequence step.

What do you suggest as the best route?

Thanks for the help

Simon