Create many exe file with different parameters.

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Hi I am a CS student that is trying to self learn.

I am wanting to know if there is a library or a tutorial that will create an executable file that is similar to the console application in Visual studio.

I want to create a zip helper executable file which can be used in Task Scheduler for the different pcs I have.

Sounds kind of like a crazy idea, but it seems fun and cool!

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I am wanting to know if there is a library or a tutorial that will create an executable file that is similar to the console application in Visual studio. The exe files will be made in different computers, for the computers to have an exe file for a task in task scheduler.

I want to create a zip helper executable file which can be used in Task Scheduler for the different pcs I have.I have a Zip Helper program. It zips things up at certain places with certain extensions with a certain retention date. So I want to create a task scheduler that will zip certain file extensions at a specified folder. And I want to do this with many computers in my network and not have to manually create each one. Each exe file will do the samething but have different filters. And Task scheduler would need an exe file for this. I don't know any scrippting languages so I am going for this direction.

Posted 28-Jun-11 7:57am

Member 8015046

Updated 28-Jun-11 8:44am

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Vivek Krishnamurthy 28-Jun-11 14:04pm

Why do you not want to create the console application using visual studio itself ?

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 28-Jun-11 14:25pm

Not too cool but could be a useful exercise. I wish I knew what's you problem. :-) Also, it needs more detailed explanation of what you want to achieve.
--SA

Member 8015046 28-Jun-11 22:14pm

Hmmmm I don't know which solution would work better hmmmm they both seem like really good ideas. I am retired and didnt think about that! Thanks so much!

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Solution 2

Hi,
You can create a batch file and add exe name that you have and give the parameters
to it. I guess the exe would do the retention job you mentioned.
You can modify the batch file parameter in different computer you have.
Thanks,

Posted 28-Jun-11 12:41pm

harish85

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Dave Kreskowiak · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-28T10:36:00

Solution 1

You're requirements don't scream "customized .EXE" to me at all. They say you need an .EXE that does the exact same thing on every machine, just the files it's going to process are different. That means a standard .EXE and a configuration file of some kind to tell the .EXE what it should be doing. The config file can be written for the specific machine this tool will run on.

Posted 28-Jun-11 10:36am

Dave Kreskowiak

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Member 8015046 28-Jun-11 18:13pm

The different parameters would be the different file info list. Like some file info will have only .txt and another pc's file info would have only .jpg

Dave Kreskowiak 28-Jun-11 21:12pm

So? That doesn't change the overall design. It just changes what you put in the config file.