[scilab-Users] unix-function

[Stefan Du Rietz]

On 2010-03-31 22:56, Stefan Du Rietz wrote:
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> Hi,
> 
> I want to start a Windows XP program (timer) with command line arguments 
> from Scilab (4.1.2; I have updated my graphic card (ATI Radeon 2.6 Pro, 
> AGP) drivers innumerable times, but Scilab 5.2.1 still crashes when I 
> plot anything...).
> 
> Unfortunately, Scilab is "Not responding" until the timer program has 
> ended (several hours!).
> 
> I need to call something from Scilab that sends the command to the program.
> 
> I have tried batch files (which can work but in Windows it is impossible 
> (without VB scripts) to avoid a command window showing up.
> 
> A shortcut (.lnk-file) works but how can I pass an argument from Scilab 
> to the program through it? I have tried an environment variable, but the 
> shortcut doesn't seem to be able to read it.
> 
> I would be grateful for any tips.
> 
> Most of the time, I love Scilab!
> 
> Regards
> Stefan
> 
I found the solution myself thanks to Scilab!

When I set the environment variable in a command prompt, it doesn't 
work in the short cut, but when I set it in Scilab (n is an integer)

   setenv("timer_time", string(n));

and use %timer_time% in the short cut, it works! Can anybody explain why?

Regards
Stefan