Wait until dos command is done

Hello, my problem is that I need to wait until a DOS-run executable is finished before moving on in my script. Is there a way that Matlab can recognize a DOS window closing? I know the dos() command has a status output, but it says successful in running the .exe not successful in finishing.

Is there a way to wait for a message from the system saying hey the DOS window has closed?

I've seen clunky methods work like pause 5 seconds and look for output and loop, but I would think that there is a more direct way to have information passed.

Thanks!

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

As you must be using MS Windows, you can potentially use .NET Facilites

https://blogs.mathworks.com/loren/2010/12/07/using-microsoft-net-to-expand-matlab-capabilities/