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Re: Input command in batch
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Erik Vistica <[log in to unmask]>
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Erik Vistica <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:46:03 -0600
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Silly me, should have read the JAG before responding. You *are* using a
MSG file. I would expect it to work from session or batch too.

Erik Vistica wrote:
>
> Speaking as a fellow programmer (not as an HP labbie) I'm curious, what
> behavior do you expect from ;WAIT=### when in batch?
>
> I'm guessing that ;WAIT= will make a call to FCONTROL 4 (or
> FDEVICECONTROL) on your behalf. If you are not a terminal or a MSG file
> (ok or a socket), then why would a timeout be needed. Am I missing
> something really obvious here?
>
> Also, since ;CONSOLE puts the read on a real terminal then a timeout
> does make sense in that case.
>
> Paul H Christidis wrote:
> >
> > Fellow hp3000-l members,
> >
> > While putting together a command file I ran across a problem with the
> > 'INPUT' command.
> >
> > It seems that the ";wait=###" parameter does NOT work in batch.  Even if
> > CIOR is used and thus the 'input' to the command is coming from a file.  I
> > contacted the RC and after some research they indicated, paraphrasing now,
> > that the 'input' command was not designed to be used in batch in the manner
> > that I was using it.
> >
> > I countered by making them aware that the ";wait=###" does work in batch
> > when the ";console" parameter is used and thus the 'original' design limits
> > have perhaps been superseded.  I was assured that my comments were passed
> > on to the lab and it would be up to them and the perceived "urgency", based
> > on user demand, that would determine the future of this 'enhancement' (
> > 8606206395/JAGad75568).
> >
> > I guess I've been conditioned in expecting that if something works in
> > session it should also work in batch.  But I guess this is also a request
> > to urge any of you that are in agreement with my sentiments to file your
> > own enhancement requests.
> >
> > Regards
> > Paul Christidis
> >
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