Executing a Batch Job on Demand

Hi,
I need to execute a batch job which accepts data from flat files and then stage, validate, standardize and match the data and then produce an XML output for further processing. The volume of data will not be large as the flat files are produced via a GUI.
What would be the best way to enable this job to be called as required by the users ?
I can think of possibly
1) a very big real time job
2) a real time job containing a command line to execute the job
3) embedding the command line within the GUI (not sure if this is possible / practical)
Any pros and cons of these ideas or any other better ways much appreciated.
Thanks,
Eric.

Hi Eric,
This does not require a real time job, just a normal batch job called frequently on-demand.
You could do this via:
1. Command Line in bat script or GUI (requires executables on client)
2. Call your Job via a Web Service (within GUI or app)
Option 1 (calling the Job Launcher) will require the executables to be installed on each client machine that calls the Job, whereas option 2 will eliminate any need for executables.
Richard

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>
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