Adding Python scripts to batch files
Scheduling your Python scripts to run at prescribed times will require that you create a batch file containing one or more scripts and or operating system commands. These batch files can then be added to the Windows scheduler to run at a specific time interval.
Getting ready
Batch files are text files containing command-line sequences to run Python scripts or perform operating system commands. They have a file extension of .bat, which Windows recognizes as an executable file. Since batch files simply contain command-line sequences, they can be written with any text editor, though it is recommended that you use a basic text editor, such as Notepad. This is done so that you can avoid the inclusion of invisible special characters, which are sometimes inserted by programs, such as Microsoft Word. In this recipe, you will create a simple batch file that navigates to the directory containing your ListFields.py script and executes it.
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