how to open power shell window from a batch file to a new window

Question

I am writing a DOS batch script file. My script will be doing following:

make a directory with mkdir command
spawn a powershell command to a new window ( not the same command window)
I would like to open this power script in a new window
run shell monkey -p com.android.browser in current window

test.bat

mkdir c:\test_log_file
powershell adb logcat >> "C:\Testdata.txt"              
shell monkey -p  com.android.browser

I have a problem spawning a powershell into a new window. How would I open a power shell in a new command window.

Regards,

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 27 '13 at 00:55

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mkdir c:\test_log_file
START "Powershell window" powershell adb logcat ^>^> "C:\Testdata.txt"              
shell monkey -p  com.android.browser

The carets (^) are required to escape their special meaning to the command processor. The quoted first parameter is the Window title of the new window. Can be "" if you wish.

answered Mar 27 '13 at 00:55

Magoo

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However, It does not run the "shell monkey -p com.android.browser" command until I kill the Powershell Window. Do you have any idea why ? – droigons Mar 27 '13 at 18:20

how to open power shell window from a batch file to a new window

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