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vb6 and command line
Hi,
I want to compile my vb project using batch file. I have to specify the whole path "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VB98\VB6.EXE" instead of just VB6.EXE
Does anyone know why?
Thanks
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1) what os, what version?
>but if i type vb6 at the DOS, it does not recognize
on the DOS, type ECHO $PATH
what does it return, ie does it include the path to the vb6?
>but if i type vb6 at the DOS, it does not recognize
on the DOS, type ECHO $PATH
what does it return, ie does it include the path to the vb6?
also, did you open a NEW dos window after setting the path?
ASKER
i'm using win xp
it returns $PATH if if i type echo $path
and i also opened a new dos window after setting the path
it returns $PATH if if i type echo $path
and i also opened a new dos window after setting the path
sorry, should be
ECHO %PATH%
ECHO %PATH%
how did you set the path?
ASKER
C:\>echo %path%
C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WIN
ft Visual Studio\Common\MSDev98\Bin;
\System;C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\BINN; C:\Program Files\Mi
crosoft Visual Studio\VB98
I right-click on my computer i go to advanced->environment path then i append it to INCLUDE
C:\WINDOWS\system32;C:\WIN
ft Visual Studio\Common\MSDev98\Bin;
\System;C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\80\Tools\BINN; C:\Program Files\Mi
crosoft Visual Studio\VB98
I right-click on my computer i go to advanced->environment path then i append it to INCLUDE
btw, what is the error message?
ASKER
I get the following error:
C:\>vb6
'vb6' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
C:\>vb6
'vb6' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
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good catch, ddpeastino!
My first expert points!!!
Angel really deserves them though....
Angel really deserves them though....
ASKER
i put it in my path. I can now use vb6 at the run textbox
but if i type vb6 at the DOS, it does not recognize