Topic: Is it possible to generate SLB from SLD without using SLIBELIB.EXE?

[kozmos]

I am trying to create SLB from SLD, I have generated a bat to run slidelib.exe to do the task. However, sometimes calling the bat via startapp or shell.application will not create SLB, but double clicking bat will generate SLB as expected. I wonder why the startapp/Shell will not execute and if there is another way to create SLB from SLD.

[ribarm]

All I can tell is that you may be able to execute *.bat (*.com) files through shortcut (*.lnk), but if you want it to be attachable to taskbar, you need to provide execution by calling explorer.exe or cmd.exe with switch /K before actual *.bat... And provide that into target line when you open Properties of *.lnk...

[BIGAL]

Are you calling just the bat file name ? or full path, D:\\acadtemp\\my progs\\mybats\\mksldlb.bat

[kozmos]

Are you calling just the bat file name ? or full path, D:\\acadtemp\\my progs\\mybats\\mksldlb.bat

For sure I m using the full path. Just the bat will not create the SLB if it is called by startapp, I also have tried to use Shell.Application to execute it, sometimes it works, sometimes doesnot. That why I am seeking for a more reliable way to generate SLB.

[kozmos]

All I can tell is that you may be able to execute *.bat (*.com) files through shortcut (*.lnk), but if you want it to be attachable to taskbar, you need to provide execution by calling explorer.exe or cmd.exe with switch /K before actual *.bat... And provide that into target line when you open Properties of *.lnk...

Thanks for your tips Rib, I have tested, calling the the lnk via explorer will always generate the SLB. The only annoying is the black cmd window fleshing for 1 or 2 seconds but it is acceptable.

[kozmos]

By searching online, we can add "-windowStyle hidden" switch in argument to auto-hide the black window.