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#191446 - 2008-12-28 02:37 AM Create a file
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	Hi all, how do I create a file in kix? thanks
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#191448 - 2008-12-28 03:28 AM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	See the OPEN/WRITELINE/CLOSE functions in the KiXtart Manual. They contain an example on how to open and close a file and how to write to it. Edited by Sealeopard (2008-12-28 03:28 AM) _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#191453 - 2008-12-28 07:17 AM Re: Create a file [Re: Sealeopard]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	Damn, so you cant create one?
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#191454 - 2008-12-28 10:28 AM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Gargoyle Gargoyle MM club member Registered: 2004-03-09 Posts: 1597 Loc: Valley of the Sun (Arizona, US...	Reread the OPEN function. Quote: Action Opens a text file. Syntax OPEN (file handle, "file name", mode) Parameters File handle A numeric expression indicating the file handle of the file to open. Possible values range from 1 to 10. File name A string expression indicating the path and name of the ASCII file to open. Mode Optional parameter that indicates what should happen if the file does not exist. This parameter can have the following values: 0 If the file does not exist, OPEN fails with return code 2 (default). 1 If the file does not exist, OPEN will create a new file. 2 Opens the file for read access (default). 4 Opens the file for write access. Note These values are cumulative. So if you want to open a file for write access, and create it if it does not yet exist, you should specify 5. Notice however that a file can not be opened for read and write access at the same time. Remarks OPEN opens the ASCII file specified by file name, for the internal buffer indicated by file handle. KiXtart supports a maximum of ten open files, so file handle must be within the range of 1 to 10. Returns -3 File handle already in use -2 Invalid file handle specified -1 Invalid file name specified 0 File opened successfully >0 System error Example IF Open(3, @LDRIVE + "\CONFIG\SETTINGS.INI") = 0 $x = ReadLine(3) WHILE @ERROR = 0 ? "Line read: [" + $x + "]" $x = ReadLine(3) LOOP ENDIF _________________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
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#191457 - 2008-12-28 09:43 PM Re: Create a file [Re: Gargoyle]
Mart Mart KiX Supporter Registered: 2002-03-27 Posts: 4673 Loc: The Netherlands	Yeah. Using open with 5 as the parameter opens the file for writing and creates it if it does not exist. Then closing it will get you an empty (0KB) file. Code: Break on $rc = Open(1, "c:\somefile.txt",5) $rc = Close(1) _________________________ Mart - Chuck Norris once sold ebay to ebay on ebay.
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#191458 - 2008-12-29 01:55 AM

Re: Create a file [Re: Mart]

chipped Offline

Fresh Scripter

Registered: 2008-12-09
Posts: 40

Genius!! I so missed that, thanks.

This is what I have so far

Code:

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;Checking to see if Install folder exists, if it dosent then it is created.

IF 0=EXIST("C:\install")
       MD "C:\install"
ENDIF

;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

;Installing Programs, the name of each program is writen to a folder as a text file, if the file does not esxist then the program will be installed, if the file exists then the program will not be installed. You can include version numbers in the file name of each program so if you need to you can upgrade.

;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

;Installing Adobe Reader 9.0

IF 0=EXIST("C:\install\AdobeReader9.0.txt")
	Open(1, "C:\install\AdobeReader9.0.txt", 1)
	RUN "\\stingray\share\AdbeRdr90_en_US.exe /update-no /sAll /rs /l /msi"/qb-! /norestart ALLUSERS=1 EULA_ACCEPT=YES SUPPRESS_APP_LAUNCH=YES""
ENDIF

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Unfortunately using RUN wont let me use install switches, is there another method that will let me use switches?

Edited by chipped (2008-12-29 01:56 AM)

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#191459 - 2008-12-29 08:59 AM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Mart Mart KiX Supporter Registered: 2002-03-27 Posts: 4673 Loc: The Netherlands	You can also use Shell. If you are just using the file to see if acrobat 9 is installed then there is an easier way. Code: Break on $reader = ReadValue("HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AcroRd32.exe", "") If Not Exist($reader) or $reader = "" ;Install reader 9. EndIf _________________________ Mart - Chuck Norris once sold ebay to ebay on ebay.
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#191460 - 2008-12-29 10:24 AM Re: Create a file [Re: Mart]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	No it will be used to roll out programs to about 300 pc's, the script actually has 9 programs in it. So far. This way I can add programs to the script, chuck it on the logon file and boot all the pc's before everyone comes in, easy peesy.
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#191461 - 2008-12-29 10:33 AM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Mart Mart KiX Supporter Registered: 2002-03-27 Posts: 4673 Loc: The Netherlands	Ok. Just one small comment. You use Code: If 0 = Exist(bla bla bla) This works but is a bit weird formatting. Code: If not Exist(bla bla bla) is a bit easier to follow in my humble opinion. _________________________ Mart - Chuck Norris once sold ebay to ebay on ebay.
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#191467 - 2008-12-29 01:45 PM Re: Create a file [Re: Mart]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	Thanks, did that and its a lot easier to read now.
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#191470 - 2008-12-29 02:00 PM

Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]

chipped Offline

Fresh Scripter

Registered: 2008-12-09
Posts: 40

Ah, got it working, my syntax was wrong. The RUN command target has to be in brackets like this

Code:

;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

;Checking to see if Install folder exists, if it dosent then it is created.

IF NOT EXIST("C:\install")
       MD "C:\install"
ENDIF

;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

;Installing Programs, the name of each program is writen to a folder as a text file, if the file does not esxist then the program will be installed, if the file exists then the program will not be installed. You can include version numbers in the file name of each program so if you need to you can upgrade.

;+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

;Installing Adobe Reader 9.0

IF NOT EXIST("C:\install\AdobeReader9.0.txt")
	Open(1, "C:\install\AdobeReader9.0.txt", 1)
	RUN ("\\stingray\share\AdbeRdr90_en_US.exe /update-no /sAll /rs /l /msi"/qb-! /norestart ALLUSERS=1 EULA_ACCEPT=YES SUPPRESS_APP_LAUNCH=YES"" )
ENDIF

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Edited by chipped (2008-12-29 02:01 PM)

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#191476 - 2008-12-29 09:05 PM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
NTDOC NTDOC Administrator Registered: 2000-07-28 Posts: 11629 Loc: CA	Well there may be a couple of issues. 1 - you should probably add a bit more error checking and what-if code such as if the file does not get written for some reason even if the installer did install it already it will keep installing it. 2 - Normally users would not have rights to install software on their own system
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#191485 - 2008-12-30 04:38 AM Re: Create a file [Re: NTDOC]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	I'm going to edit the logon script to automatically launch the script if only the admin is logging in. I have been extensively testing it on a test machine. Thanks for your input $\:\)$
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#191486 - 2008-12-30 06:13 AM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	A much better approach would be to push the installs/updates to the target computers remotely. It seems you're still relying on sneaker-net to distribute the updates. You could for example use the Task Scheduler to install the updates. _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#191487 - 2008-12-30 07:36 AM Re: Create a file [Re: Sealeopard]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	Push the installs/updates remotely? Thats pretty vague, please elaborate $\:\)$ I have looked at Windows AD integrated solutions but the free ones are only for MSI packages. I like using scripts because I know whats going on in the background, its free and when it all works it gives you most satisfaction.
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#191498 - 2008-12-30 03:42 PM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Gargoyle Gargoyle MM club member Registered: 2004-03-09 Posts: 1597 Loc: Valley of the Sun (Arizona, US...	Instead of having an admin that has to log onto each machine to make the installs happen, write an "admin" script that goes out and touches each machine on your network, verify if the install has taken place, and if not either fire off the installer or set a scheduled task to fire off the installer at your time of choice. _________________________ Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.
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#191532 - 2008-12-31 01:30 PM Re: Create a file [Re: Gargoyle]
Glenn Barnas Glenn Barnas KiX Supporter Registered: 2003-01-28 Posts: 4401 Loc: New Jersey	This is what our SWDIST product does - you can sit at your desk and run the Deploy command to push an install process to a list of computers. It uses the task scheduler on the target comptuer to initiate the install command with admin rights - no need to physically touch any of the systems. I'm using it at my current project to push software to 3000+ desktops at over 300 locations. Point is if you create an unattended install package and put it on a share, you can use Kix to push out a scheduled task to remote systems to run with specific credentials at a specified time. Staggering the time prevents saturating the network, and using a network share with OTN install process - especially for many concurrent product installs - eliminates any issues with limited disk space on the client. Using push technology requires enough space for the install package and the installed product. OTN installs only require the space for the installed product, and there's no cleanup. SWDIST is a hybrid, since it pushes a small batch file (no software dependencies on the client using BAT files) to the client, and defines a pull install. The intelligence comes from the Deploy process, which determines the target system's IP address, identifies the closest deployment server, and creates a scheduled task with the server name, product, and any arguments. Your complex arguments would be in the install.bat file on the server and not passed to the task. Speaking of "your complex arguments"... your problem is really mismatched quotes. Shell/Run are commands, not functions, and do not require "()". When you use these commands, you should use single quotes for Kix and double quotes for the internal commands. I also prefer building command strings instead of using a monolithic statement, similar to: Code: $Cmd = '%COMSPEC% /c ' $Cmd = $Cmd + 'some_prog.exe ' $Cmd = $Cmd + 'Arg="argument 1" /switchA' 'About to run: ' $Cmd ? ; for debugging Shell $Cmd This is easier to troubleshoot, as it breaks the command into managable segments. Glenn _________________________ Actually I am a Rocket Scientist! $\:D$
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#191533 - 2008-12-31 01:33 PM Re: Create a file [Re: Glenn Barnas]
Glenn Barnas Glenn Barnas KiX Supporter Registered: 2003-01-28 Posts: 4401 Loc: New Jersey	BTW - there are two Kix packages to manipulate the task scheduler subsystem: ScheduleTask - written by Jens, uses JT.EXE to create tasks tcLib - my library of UDFs that uses JT.EXE, can create, modify, query, delete, update security, and trigger/terminate task execution. Glenn _________________________ Actually I am a Rocket Scientist! $\:D$
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#191538 - 2009-01-01 10:51 AM Re: Create a file [Re: Glenn Barnas]
chipped chipped Fresh Scripter Registered: 2008-12-09 Posts: 40	Does that leave behind a log so that when I run the script again it dosent try install everything all over?
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#191539 - 2009-01-01 02:04 PM Re: Create a file [Re: chipped]
Glenn Barnas Glenn Barnas KiX Supporter Registered: 2003-01-28 Posts: 4401 Loc: New Jersey	The SWDIST tools log every action with a complete audit trail, but the logs are not used to prevent reinstallation. The task UDFs don't do any logging. Generally, you'd define a custom registry key, like "ABC_Co" under HKLM\Software. You'd create a value for each app you install, which could be a simple "1" value indicating the install is done, or a datestamp, indicating when it was done. Thus, using either BAT or KIX scripts, you can read that registry key, and if an error 2 occurs (not found), you perform the install. Using log (or tag) files to indicate an install or action is generally unreliable as users, AV software, and other cleanup processes can remove the files. Glenn _________________________ Actually I am a Rocket Scientist! $\:D$
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