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I would like to run bglcomp.exe with a command prompt, but it has been so long since I created one I dont remember how it goes. I have Win XP Pro and when I open the Command Prompt window I already see C:Documents and SettingsPaul Clawson>. I made a folder called comp which contains bglcomp.exe, bglcomp.xsd and the .xml file I wish to compile called liner. I know this file will compile as at has been done successfully on another system. I can place the folder called comp any place but right now the path is: C:Documents and SettingsPaul Clawsoncomp. Would someone be so kind as to write the command line to execute this program; there is some question as to whether my copy really works. Thanks--------Paul

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You probably want first to move to the folder with BGLComp, so type:cd C:Documents and SettingsPaul ClawsoncompIn the command prompt it should then show you are there. In that folder you can then type:bglcomp myfile.xmlto compile the scenery.If you plan to make a lot of sceneries with the XML code you could also add the BGLComp folder to your path, you can then run BGLComp in any folder by just typing bglcomp.


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Many Thanks, Arno, Would you believe all I was forgetting was to write cd in front of the string! Just another senior moment ( I have a lot of those at age 71). Anyway I now have a cruise ship sitting next to the Queen Mary here in Long Beach, Ca. Carnival Cruise Lines just started docking there. Thanks again-----Paul

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Yes, but mine never worked that way; that's why I run it with the command prompt. Cheers---------Paul

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Maybe yes :D, but I think I like DOS to much for that approach. I think DOS also works a lot faster, especially when you have added the BGLComp folder to your path.


Arno

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Hi Paul.Go to 'C:WINDOWSsystem32' and look for "cmd.exe"Copy that and place it in any folder. This will then open a DOS window with that new folder as the default location. ( I've got dozens of these copies in folders all over my computer ). Double-click it to get the window.Dick

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