calling .BAT files..

[kbrown2974]

I am looking to run a DOS .BAT file from a web app. Is this possible? If it is, what kind of syntax would I use to have it run?

[Khalid Ali]

No, not with JavaScript only.
You will need to some type of ActiveXControl for MS or a java applet

[Fang]

WARNING USE WITH CAUTION!

var obj_ws = new ActiveXObject("WScript.Shell");
if(confirm("Open trash.bat?")) {
obj_ws.Run("c:\\trash.bat")
}

Only works with IE

[Khalid Ali]

I personally would not guide new members to a solution like this which can be immensely consequential.

[Fang]

The solution can only work if the file/application exists.
I did not show how to read or write to an application, which is also possible.

[kbrown2974]

The thing is that I am trying to use an OCX to do some digital recording of phone calls. I dont know how to implement that at all!