invoking an executable on powershell and then type commands

Question

I am trying to call a executable file as follows

.\test_use.exe

then I press the return key to get a interface like

"Enter a value between 1 and 5"

I type 4 and get some details. Is there a way to automate it via powershell. I tried passing

.\test_use.exe 4

But it does not work. I also tried

$input = "4"
Invoke-command ".\test_use.exe" -InputObject $input

I get the following error

Invoke-command: Parameter cannot be resolved using the specified named characters

Does anyone have any pointers ?? Will it be easier to do this in batch file and store the output in a text file?

You may be interested in the WASP ( **W** indows **A** utomation **S** nap-In for **P** owershell) project over at [http://wasp.codeplex.com](http://wasp.codeplex.com). It allows for window manipulation similar to what you are referring to I believe. — TheMadTechnician, Apr 22 '14 at 22:57

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:58

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In batch you might be able to do the following:

(echo 4) | test_use.exe

edited May 23 '17 at 11:58

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answered Apr 22 '14 at 23:09

unclemeat

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