Process Multi .bat files from the cmd line?

[A3Y55]

Hi,

Please excuse my lack of knowledge as I'm a 3D artist and not from a programming background.

I have a large number of .bat file which have been generated from Rendering out of Maya (3D Application).

Usually I would process the bat files from within maya's script editor which would generate the Photoshop images.

The down side is it ties my PC up and I cant really do anything while these are processing .. and it take quiet a while.

I have another PC which doesn't have Maya but I can process the bat files by double clicking each one. Problems is theres well over 10,000 images to process.

Is there a way I can automate this process from the cmd line rather than having to click on each individual file in oder to get the bat file to run?

Any help would be much appreciated

Thanks

Wayne

[AmberJain]

You can do what you by creating another batch file (suppose "abc.bat") and mentioning the names of all the batch files (which you need to run) in it.
A similar sample batch file is shown below-------->

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cd\
c:
cd docume~1
cd user
cd desktop
cd folder
file1.bat
file2.bat
file3.bat
file4.bat
exit

_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _____
If you don't know to create a batch file, do tell me. I will then post a reply with a detailed description of creating a batch file.
If you face any other problems, do tell me. I will help you troubleshoot them.
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _____
HOPE THIS HELPS.......... .............

[A3Y55]

Hi

Thanks for the Help.

Unfortunately I've no idea how to create a bat file. If you can give me detailed instructions that would be fantastic.

This info may be irrelevant to you but, we used a file naming convention due to the high volume and typically this is how they look:

hat_acc.hats_ac c_008.Super_Hel met_Mask.Super_ Helmet_01.AV.ba t
tops.tops_s.Den im_Jacket_Mask. Denim_Jacket_Bl ue.E.bat
etc...etc


Thanks

[AmberJain]

This info may be irrelevant to you but, we used a file naming convention due to the high volume and typically this is how they look:

hat_acc.hats_ac c_008.Super_Hel met_Mask.Super_ Helmet_01.AV.ba t
tops.tops_s.Den im_Jacket_Mask. Denim_Jacket_Bl ue.E.bat
etc...etc

Well, I am unable to make out anything from your this reply.........

Can you please be more specific to explain me the file naming convention you are using so that I can help you. I cannot understand it at all.
Tell me in detail file naming convention you are using. Then I will help you.
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Waiting for your reply.......... .....

[harshadd]

Hi

Thanks for the Help.

Unfortunately I've no idea how to create a bat file. If you can give me detailed instructions that would be fantastic.

This info may be irrelevant to you but, we used a file naming convention due to the high volume and typically this is how they look:

hat_acc.hats_ac c_008.Super_Hel met_Mask.Super_ Helmet_01.AV.ba t
tops.tops_s.Den im_Jacket_Mask. Denim_Jacket_Bl ue.E.bat
etc...etc


Thanks

Hi I am Harshad from INDIA.(Marathi manus)

I hope you have all BAT files created in a same folder (directory).
start a command prompt (DOS prompt)
Learn few BASIC DOS commands to help your self
DIR - to list files in a current directory.
CD - to change the directory.
CLS - TO CLEAR THE SCREEN
on any dos command if you need more help just type that command followed by forward slash and question mark. then ENTER
eg.
dir /? - you will get help on DIR command
cd /? - you will get help on CD command
.... and so on.

to Execute all BAT files from current directory
type below 1 command and enter

FOR %X IN (*.BAT) DO %X


Rgds
HND

[AmberJain]

Hi I am Harshad from INDIA.(Marathi manus)

I hope you have all BAT files created in a same folder (directory).
start a command prompt (DOS prompt)
Learn few BASIC DOS commands to help your self
DIR - to list files in a current directory.
CD - to change the directory.
CLS - TO CLEAR THE SCREEN
on any dos command if you need more help just type that command followed by forward slash and question mark. then ENTER
eg.
dir /? - you will get help on DIR command
cd /? - you will get help on CD command
.... and so on.

to Execute all BAT files from current directory
type below 1 command and enter

FOR %X IN (*.BAT) DO %X


Rgds
HND

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GOOD WORK HARSHADD....... ............... ..
I learned something really useful from this post. So thanks for your reply.

[A3Y55]

Hey thanks!!!

Thats just what I was looking for.

Much appreciated!!

cheers

Wayne

[harshadd]

Hey thanks!!!

Thats just what I was looking for.

Much appreciated!!

cheers

Wayne

Good, But I suggest you learn basic DOS to help out yourself and save the time in writing on blogs...HND