RE: How to execute a .exe in the IFS

Well, the iSeries can't run PC executables, so as far as "execute this .exe 
program from a CLLE (or RPPGLE) program" the answer is no.

You could however use CLLE or RPGLE to send a command to a PC to execute to 
program using RUNRMTCMD.  Unlike teh STRPCMD you are using, RUNRMTCMD doesn't 
require a 5250 session to be running on the PC.  It does require a REXC daemon 
to be running.  You can use the one that comes with iSeries Access or download 
a freeware one off the internet.

Still, you'd have the same problems connecting back to the iSeries.  It really 
doesn't make sense to have store the .exe file on the iSeries.

Charles Wilt
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iSeries Systems Administrator / Developer
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America
ph: 513-573-4343
fax: 513-398-1121
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Allen
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 2:16 PM
> To: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: How to execute a .exe in the IFS
> 
> 
> I currently use STRPCCMD to execute .exe files on my PC
> (requires I know the mapped drive or IP address)
> 
> I have moved one .exe file to a directory in the IFS and I
> can use STRPCCMD to execute it (again requires a mapped
> drive or IP address knowledge).
> 
> Since many iSeries users may run this program, I would like
> to execute this .exe program from a CLLE (or RPPGLE) program
> without 
> 
> having to know the mapped drive names, IP addresses, or any
> other info about the PC.
> 
>  
> 
> Is this possible?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks
> 
>  
> 
> Allen
> 
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