Cannot pass arguments to an exe file from Java

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Hi, I need to run an exe file from Java. The exe runs but I am not able to provide an essential parameter to the exe.

String[] cmd = { "Dir1/the-exe-file","-param1", "<", "text-file.txt"};
Process pr = rt.exec(cmd);

It takes the first argument with no problems. But cannot take the "<" argument. The exe gives error.
In windows command prompt I need to specify that angular bracket as the next parameter is
the input file to the exe.

Do I need to escape it? or what is a solution to this problem?

Thanks

Edited by: kooldba on Feb 12, 2012 2:25 PM

Edited by: kooldba on Feb 12, 2012 2:26 PM

EJP

You need to specify cmd.exe /c as the first two arguments, then everything you have now. '&lt;' isn't a general command-line argument, it is only understood by the shell.

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There should be a comma after the < parameter..I tried to edit it but not working...

EJP

You need to specify cmd.exe /c as the first two arguments, then everything you have now. '&lt;' isn't a general command-line argument, it is only understood by the shell.

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Thanks @EJP