I'm having trouble getting a batch file to play my video script. The entire batch works and doesn't register any errors. The video script also works just fine on it's own.

However, when I run the batch, and it's time for the video script to play, the white experiment window disappears, and a box with the Inquisit 4 logo appears that says "loading..."

After a few seconds, the batch goes on to the next script (skipping the video script.) Not sure what's going on here.

Thanks for the help,

Libby

It's impossible to say without seeing the scripts, but most likely there actually *is* a mistake in the video script. Run the video script on its own but make sure you enter different subject and/or group numbers. If you get a white screen you know that the script does not cover the between-subjects condition indicated by subject # or group # and you'll have to fix that.

Another possibility is that there's a subtle mistake in (one or several) of your <batch> element(s), such as a missing or wrong quote character, etc.

I also forgot to mention that I originally created all the script files in Inquisit 3, and the batch ran just fine. When I switched over to Inquisit 4 yesterday is when I encountered problems.

I tried what you suggested (running the video scripts alone entering different subject and group numbers), and everything still worked fine. It's only when I try to run them in the batch that they don't work. I also validated the video scripts and the batch script to look for errors, and none were found.

I tried to upload both the batch script and the video script, but only could do one so I chose the video script. Let me know if you need the batch script too.

Again, thanks for all your help, it's much appreciated!

#1: It would be good if you could upload *all* your files somewhere (e.g your Dropbox) and post the download link here. That includes any external files required by any of the scripts (videos, pictures, etc.).

#2: Before that please make sure you are using the latest Inquisit 4 version (4.0.2.0), not any of the previous beta versions. The latest release is always at http://www.millisecond.com/download/.

#3: If you are going to use Inquisit 4, save the scripts in Inquisit 4 new file format (*.iqx), do not use the older *.exp format as used by Inquisit 3 and below.

Thanks,

~Dave

Hi Dave, here is the link to the dropbox folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hkw5n5fo8nabhtt/PXfkoWrDSd

I double checked, and yes, I am using the latest version of Inquisit 4

I also re-saved all the files to be in the .iqx format instead of the .exp format.

Thanks for looking over everything!!

Libby

Libby,

thanks for the files. Look closely at your <batch> elements:

<batch GroupHN>
/ subjects = (1 of 5)
/ file = "Consent.iqx"
/ file = "SoundTest.iqx"
/ file = "Demographics.iqx"
/ file = "Emotions1.iqx"
/ file = "Stroop1.iqx"
/ file = "HNvid.wmv"
/ file = "Emotions2.iqx"
/ file = "Stroop2.iqx"
/ file = "Part2.iqx"
</batch>

etc.

Also, you should never use both /directory *and* /file at the same time.

Regards,

~Dave

haha wow, duh! Thanks Dave, you rock