China DOS Union

In a batch file, I want one file to run and then immediately run another file, like this:
a.exe
b.exe

If I just write them one after another like this, it doesn't seem to work. What parameter should I use in between so that after running a.exe it pauses for a second or two and then runs b.exe?

Create a .BAT file and use batch commands like IF GOTO.

Try this: run command /z to find out the return code after a.exe finishes, then
a.exe
if ERRORLEVEL ? b.exe

It seems there are also some small reposted programs that can do timed pauses. Go take a look at New DOS Age (http://newdos.yginfo.net/).

Re walu:

Try:

a.exe
choice /c:q /t:q,1 /n
b.exe

Right, choice can also be used to control the pause time. Hehe, good thing I didn't forget all of it.