Interface with Mainframe and VB

[kOKETSO]

I have an VB application which downloads files from
a mainframe and loads it into and an SQL databse. This downloads
procedure has to be started up through a dialog box manually.

I need to write a Java App which will trigger the VB downloder automatically
at certain times. Either by executing a .BAT file or executing the VB app
directly.

Does anyone know how to do make a call to an App outside of Java.

Koketso Mabusela
Analyst Programmer
Nedcor
KoketsoM@Nedcor.com

[Paul Clapham]

You use one of the Runtime.getRuntime().exec() methods.

PC2

"kOKETSO " <KoketsoM@Nedcor.com> wrote in message
news:3d469647$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> I have an VB application which downloads files from
> a mainframe and loads it into and an SQL databse. This downloads
> procedure has to be started up through a dialog box manually.
>
> I need to write a Java App which will trigger the VB downloder
automatically
> at certain times. Either by executing a .BAT file or executing the VB app
> directly.
>
> Does anyone know how to do make a call to an App outside of Java.
>
> Koketso Mabusela
> Analyst Programmer
> Nedcor
> KoketsoM@Nedcor.com
>

[MarkN]

Since Paul answered the question I guess it it my turn to pose the question
- Why do you need a Java app to do this???

A better way to handle this whole process is to use a tool like MQ Series.

[Paul Clapham]

Or since we're opening up alternatives, to run the VB program at certain
times doesn't need a Java app either, just a scheduler that you probably
already have on your system.

PC2

"MarkN" <java.@127.0.0.1> wrote in message news:3d47dd88$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> Since Paul answered the question I guess it it my turn to pose the
question
> - Why do you need a Java app to do this???
>
> A better way to handle this whole process is to use a tool like MQ Series.
>
>

[java]

i think you should use
Runtime.getRuntime().exec()
or use JNI for call native interface
but you using VB COM Object you can use COM Bridge of IBM which it use for
java proxy connect with COM technology
good luck sir
Mr. Nicky
(Sun Certified Java Programmer)
nick_atl2000@hotmail.com
"kOKETSO " <KoketsoM@Nedcor.com> wrote in message
news:3d469647$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> I have an VB application which downloads files from
> a mainframe and loads it into and an SQL databse. This downloads
> procedure has to be started up through a dialog box manually.
>
> I need to write a Java App which will trigger the VB downloder
automatically
> at certain times. Either by executing a .BAT file or executing the VB app
> directly.
>
> Does anyone know how to do make a call to an App outside of Java.
>
> Koketso Mabusela
> Analyst Programmer
> Nedcor
> KoketsoM@Nedcor.com
>

[Ahmad Q. K.]

"kOKETSO " <KoketsoM@Nedcor.com> wrote:
>Dear kOKETSO;

Its too easy:
you can (execute) the application by using the exec(..) method of the Runtime
class, for more info see the API for Runtime and Process classes.
Also, to call the application at a specific times, you can use the timer
in the swing package.

I hope you find this useful

Note: If you have any question then send me

Salaaaaaaaaam

BR
Ahmad Q. K.


>I have an VB application which downloads files from
>a mainframe and loads it into and an SQL databse. This downloads
>procedure has to be started up through a dialog box manually.
>
>I need to write a Java App which will trigger the VB downloder automatically
>at certain times. Either by executing a .BAT file or executing the VB app
>directly.
>
>Does anyone know how to do make a call to an App outside of Java.
>
>Koketso Mabusela
>Analyst Programmer
>Nedcor
>KoketsoM@Nedcor.com
>