From: Xx Xx Date: 2008-12-18T23:35:06+09:00 Subject: create delay loop in ruby? i am trying to run an executable file(say a.exe) which will produce a a.log once finish.so i create the algo below to analyze the log file. if(a.exe exist) execute a.exe if(a.log exist) analyze a.log end end but, my thinking is the checking for a.log exist will be done way before the a.exe is finished. any workaround for my problem? i was thinking of using a delay(if can) though it is not so reliable.... -- Posted via http://www.ruby-forum.com/.