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RunThrough

RunThrough["command", expr]
executes an external command, giving the printed form of expr as input, and taking the output, reading it as Mathematica input, and returning the result.

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RunThrough writes the InputForm of expr on the standard input for command, then reads its standard output, and feeds it into Mathematica.

RunThrough starts command, then gives input to command, then terminates the input.

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Basic Examples (1)

Run a Mathematica kernel in text mode, having it put a result in a temporary output file:

The result is now in the file:

Delete the temporary file:

Run a Mathematica kernel in text mode, having it put a result in a temporary output file:

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The result is now in the file:

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Delete the temporary file:

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