Batch operations for HTR2001 export?

[HarryH]

I use my own programs in QuickBasic for analyzing stats on export files. Of course, when new export elements are added, I have to go back and re-export from HTR2001. Would it be possible to create a free standing .exe file that performs the export function that I could call from Batch scripts to automate this re-exporting? Perhaps a fixed set of options such as "all files to export" and "ALL_" file only. Or command-line options are another possibility

[Donnie]

Harry-

I am constructing a db for another user here and that same thought just crossed my mind yesterday. Someday it would be nice to have a program that would give you the choice to Export to an ALL File and then you choose:

Impact
HTR
HTR2001

Thus creating 3 seperate text files from inside one program!

Don't know if Ken can go there, but would make exporting a breeze without having to open 3 seperate programs.

Do-able?

[Ken Massa]

Harry, I'm don't think I'm entirely clear on the problem - if my answer below is missing the mark, then please email me and we'll set up a time to talk about a custom utility. If there is one subject that I truly deserve a PHD in, it is QuickBasic ! I'll lend you all the support you need on that.

The HTR2001 export screen has two options, that when used together effectively mine the user's entire racefile count at once. "Save to ALL file only" and "Export ALL Tracks from list" are checkbox options. By checking off these two and running the export, you will get every racefile in the directory exported in one click.

From Donnie's advanced db perspective, the problem is not a major difficulty to merge old with new and he and MikeDee and others finagle tables and field names in Access and eventually get where they want with the entire spectrum. Each new export is a stand alone program, and that works for most HTR users. The silent majority of HTR users do not use Access or their own programming on the comma-delimited files. Most take the data and import to Excel, Works and other simple view/sort software. However, when it comes to re-writing INPUT #1, statements in BASIC, you have my sympathy!

So get a hold of me and we'll talk about working on something to remedy your situation.