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sorry but i didn't found any place to put this..
i must create a msdos batch (.bat) file that launches many executables..
i just want to put a delay, between one launch and other..is that possible??
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Default delay in msdos batch file

Maybe you can use a Pause command in your bat file.

It'll give you a prompt:
Strike a key when ready...



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sorry but i didn't found any place to put this..
i must create a msdos batch (.bat) file that launches many executables..
i just want to put a delay, between one launch and other..is that possible??


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wow !! ty dave i have a nice soundtrak for that !!! ;)
i found a better way..its the command sleep..present in some dos versions..
used like this
SLEEP 5
= delay 5 sec
sorry for the disturb all
ty



"Dave Peterson" wrote:

Maybe you can use a Pause command in your bat file.

It'll give you a prompt:
Strike a key when ready...



pls123 wrote:

sorry but i didn't found any place to put this..
i must create a msdos batch (.bat) file that launches many executables..
i just want to put a delay, between one launch and other..is that possible??


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Dave Peterson

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