How do I run a complex Setup.bat file on my mac?

[Icefire817]

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum.
Anyways, I'm installing a Empire Total War (I know it's a PC game but steam and crossover help a lot) and the only thing i'm having trouble with is this setup.bat file.
Is there a way to run it without getting another app? Like using applescript?

 

[foidulus]

You didn't tell us what you want to accomplish with this, but Windows bat scripts will not work, however BASH scripts(which IMO are infinitely more powerful) will.

There are a ton of tutorials and BASH scripting so I suggest you get googling then get started. They are a lot of fun to write!

 

[wrldwzrd89]

Ah, you have CrossOver? Then you CAN indeed run Windows .BAT files. The procedure is a bit unintuitive, but once you figure it out it's easy to remember.

1. Start CrossOver, if it's not already running
2. Menu Bar -> Programs -> Run Command...
3. Select the bottle to use - for you this would be the bottle you're installing the game in
4. Click Browse and find your BAT file
5. Click Run

 

[Blakeasd]

While the methods described above will work, there is a more simple alternative however it requires some more $. You could install windows using a bootcamp partition or you can purchase vmware or virtual box, a free vmware alternative and install window with that. I have tried running very complicated .bat files on my Mac with no success and I know from experience the best way is to use windows on your Mac.

 

[Icefire817]

Thanks a lot guys! I'll try using the crossover method (which I tried previously and it failed for some reason) and get back to you.


Thanks a ton, It worked perfectly and loaded in all the files I needed .
Great advice wrldwzrd89!