[postgis-users] Can't Call shp2pgsql.exe From "Run" or VB Program, only works with DOS prompt opened first

[Paul Ramsey]

The redirect may not work when running it from Run... or exec inside a
program. This sort of argues for a -f option to write out to file
without needing a stdout redirect.

P

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 2:49 PM, Daniel Blomberg
<services at gpsfiledepot.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am trying to run shp2pgsql.exe from inside a visual basic program I am
> writing.  Its not working so i tested the command I am sending from the
> "Run" dialog box in windows and it doesn't work.  The dos box pops up and
> goes away too fast but here is what I caught:
> http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/shp2pgsql.jpg
>
> The command I am trying to run is:
> "C:\gps_maps\postgis_sql\shp2pgsql.exe"
> "C:\gps_maps\mississippi_topo\transportation\all_lines.shp" all_lines >
> "C:\gps_maps\mississippi_topo\transportation\all_lines.sql"
>
> If I run the command when the dos prompt is open it works. Ideas/help would
> be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Dan
>
>
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