Cannot run python server using batch file

Question

Here are the commands in batch:

D:
cd D:\Startup\venv\Scripts
activate
cd D:\Startup\
python manage.py runserver

Commands after "activate" are not executed for some reasons. I tried to put "cmd /k activate" instead "activate" but result is still the same except the command line is still open. What is wrong here

I've no clue what `activate` is and what it does. – Falko Jan 21 '16 at 07:42 — Falko, Jan 21 '16 at 07:42
@Falko it launches python environment – user3166813 Jan 21 '16 at 08:08 — user3166813, Jan 21 '16 at 08:08

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:25

I suppose activate is a batch file and therefore needed is:

cd /D D:\Startup\venv\Scripts
call activate.bat
cd D:\Startup
python.exe manage.py runserver

Without command call the processing of a batch file continues on other batch file without returning which is the reason why the last two lines where never executed. Run in a command prompt window call /? and read output help and for more details see for example also answer on How to call a batch file in the parent folder of current batch file?

Command CD with parameter /D makes it possible to change directory and drive at the same time as cd /? executed in a command prompt window explains.

In batch files it is advisable to specify batch files and executables with file extension.

thank you @Mofi , this is what I've been looking for – user3166813 Jan 26 '16 at 03:56 — user3166813, Jan 26 '16 at 03:56

Cannot run python server using batch file

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