Allowing user selection of directory so program can run .exe files?

Hey guys, I got a problem that I really have no idea where to begin.

Basically, I'm writing a program utility to help create DOS batch files and then it automatically runs the batch files. However, the commands in the batch files require use of an executable program. So how do I let the user select the proper directory of where the executables are located so I can run these exe files? Is it even possible? Just seems really strange to me.

Thanks for any help. If you need clarification let me know!

You could do this a number of ways, but I think your problem description is too vague. What interaction do you want the user to have with the batch files or the utility you are writing? Why can't the path be entered in the utility program or alternatively as an argument to the batch files?

When I compile my C programs, I save it in my personal folder which can be other than DOS.

If you have your executables in the system path, then it wouldn't matter.

But in general, whatever you would type on the command line is what goes in the batch file -- so if you had to type "C:\this\that\the other\foo.exe" to run your program, then "C:\this\that\the other\foo.exe" is what needs to go in your batch file.

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Originally Posted by tabstop

If you have your executables in the system path, then it wouldn't matter.

But in general, whatever you would type on the command line is what goes in the batch file -- so if you had to type "C:\this\that\the other\foo.exe" to run your program, then "C:\this\that\the other\foo.exe" is what needs to go in your batch file.

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Can't believe it was that simple. I guess I've been too spoiled of always just going to the directory to run things that I forgot haha. Thanks!