How to use Runtime?

[Po-yu Chien]

I`m currently writing an web application.
I want to have a servlet call Runtime.getRuntime().exec("");
in order to execute a .bat file under windows2000,
however my application server just hangs there(I`m using resin)
wherever I use Runtime methods.
I`m not sure what problem is there, can someone give me a good example about how Runtime methods are used? I`m really urgent!
Thanx.

[Michael Ernest]

Hi Po-yu
I've moved this thread to the Others Java Products/Servers forums, where the regular subscribers may have a ready answer for you.
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Michael Ernest, co-author of: The Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide

[Jane Griscti]

Hi Po-yu,
The Runtime.exec() method doesn't automatically create a command shell; you have to do so explicitly.
Check out this JavaWorld article
Hope it helps.

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Jane Griscti
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java� 2 Platform
Co-author Mike Meyers' Java 2 Certification Passport

[Po-yu Chien]

Thanks! I will read it right now:-)