CData Sync is a powerful data integration tool, enabling seamless synchronization between various data sources. One handy feature is the ability to run a Windows application or an .exe file after job completion through post-job events. Although you can't directly execute an .exe file in these events, you can achieve this by creating and running a batch file. Below are the steps to accomplish this: 

Step 1: Creating a Batch File 

First, create a batch file with a `.bat` extension. This file will include the necessary commands to run your executable file. Here’s how you can do it: 

1. Open a text editor (e.g., Notepad). 

2. Add the following command to the file:    

start "" "C:\Users\AmanShetty\Documents\CDataAPIServer.exe" 
echo "API server has started." 

    In this command: 

    - `start " " "C:\Users\AmanShetty\Documents\CDataAPIServer.exe"` starts the executable file located at the specified path. 

    - `echo "API server has started."` is an optional command that outputs a message to the command prompt. 

3. Save the file with a `.bat` extension, for example, `app.bat`. 

Step 2: Configuring the Post-Job Event 

Next, configure the post-job event in CData Sync to execute the batch file. You can do this by inserting the following code snippet in the post job events:

<!-- Location of batch file --> 

<api:set attr="file.name"  value="C:\Users\AmanShetty\Desktop\app.bat" /> 


<!-- Execute the batch file --> 

<api:call op="sysExecute" in="file" /> 

In this snippet: 

- The first line sets the variable `file` with the path of the batch file. 

- The second line uses the `sysExecute` operation to execute the batch file. 

Step 3: Running the Job 

After configuring the post-job event, run your job in CData Sync. Upon completion, the specified batch file will execute, and the .exe file will run as intended. 

By following these steps, you can effectively automate the execution of any Windows application or executable file post job completion in CData Sync, enhancing your workflow and productivity.