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Weird. I have no idea where that error is/was coming from then.

Well I don't think so - I control -F'ed all associated scripts. Anyway - I am now at my work computer and the whole thing now works - with exactly the same script. 

<batch >
/subjects = (1 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
/ file="SES7.exp"
</batch>


<batch>
/subjects = (2 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
</batch>

> what is weird is that the error seems to suggest a spelling error: 'groupnumer' is not a valid setting.

Then there very likely *is* a spelling error. Search all the involved scripts for the term 'groupnumer', and you'll probably find it.

yes, they run fine solo, and also tried the same scripts with .iqx extension. will see whether I need to update my version.

what is weird is that the error seems to suggest a spelling error: 'groupnumer' is not a valid setting.

Your installation's registration status should have nothing to do with it, and yes, it should run via the monkey. Is your installation up to date? FWIW, I've tested the exact code you posted

<batch >
/subjects = (1 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
/ file="SES7.exp"
</batch>

<batch>
/subjects = (2 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
</batch>

in Inquisit Lab 4.0.8.0 and it works fine / as expected.

Have you considered the possibility that the error is not in your <batch> elements, but in the scripts it is supposed to run, i.e. SES7.exp and SES8.exp?

Script does not work in Monkey Mode either, which it should. 

I am using version 4 - can it be because its a trial condition?  

Are you using Inquisit 4 or Inquisit 3 to program this? If Inquisit 3, there indeed is no such thing as groupnumber in Inquisit 3. You must use Inquisit 4 for that.

Beyond that, those <batch> elements are valid Inquisit 4 syntax and will work in that version.

Yes, thats what I thought, but then I get: 

'groupnumer' is not a valid setting.


And the script still looks fine to me, no spelling error, or I am going blind: 

<batch >
/subjects = (1 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
/ file="SES7.exp"
</batch>


<batch>
/subjects = (2 of 2)
/groupassignment = groupnumber
/ file="SES8.exp"
</batch>



I entered 1 and 2 as groupassignment, and those are also invalid settings. 

It ought to be

/ groupassignment = groupnumber