How to automate the execution of several programs and use their output

Dear java members,
I am trying to figure out how to get data from a file, database, or program and use that information in another program. Can you help please?
I have looked through several texts and while the information is there somewhere I have not found the specific capabilities or examples that explain how to do this.
I want to learn how to do this with objects.
The specific applications I am working with are the GIS (Geographic Information System) suite of ESRI products such as ArcInfo and ArcView.
I am working with simulators for hydrologeology (ground water) and other geophysical phenomenae. Programs for decisions and assessment of probability such as found in geostatistical analyses packages. Drawing programs and data manipulation programs such as spreadsheets in windows and scripting languages found in most Unix packages.
I want to be proprietary platform free! I want to be accessing apps and or data wherever they are and in whichever form they are in or best used.
Web techniques and protocols are where I think most of my effort will be focused.
One of the mediums (media) that I expect to use a lot is XML.
If I can find a simplified (generalized) explanation how this is done and how the parts fit together through and or with objects. If I can find references to texts and examples I will be very appreciative and very much less confused.
I am interested in using the Java programming language.
Thank you
ctavares1

Hello Tavares,
What you seek can be done, but before that you must know from where you want to take the data. In what form you will get the data in and where you want to use it and how.
Your problem is what we call an architectural issue. If possible please write to me at [email protected]
With the above information - I shall be able to help you to some extent.
Ironluca

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Dear java members,
I am trying to figure out how to get data from a file, database, or program and use that information in another
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I have looked through several texts and while the information is there somewhere I have not found the specific
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I want to learn how to do this with objects.
The specific applications I am working with are the GIS (Geographic Information System) suite of ESRI products
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Alternative 1
... OUTPUT
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Alternative 3
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Effect
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Effect
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