title: Pentaho Execute Process doesn't seem to launch script files
body: <p>I'm new to Pentaho and have done quite a research on how to execute shell/batch files from Pentaho. Most of the info online is on 'Execute Shell' step which is not present in v6.</p>
  
  <p>How do I run the shell scripts using 'Execute a Process' step ? </p>
  
  <p>Here's what I'm doing but script won't launch:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>Drag the 'Execute a Process' step into transformation window</li>
  <li>Edit the step</li>
  <li>In Process Field insert full path to executable (/home/root/pdi/script.sh on Linux or C:\Users\admin\pdi\script.bat on Windows, tried both platforms)</li>
  <li>Launch the job</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Script is really simple</p>
  
  <pre><code>mkdir new_folder
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Task is finished and new folder doesn't appear. The described steps is all I'm doing. Have I missed something ?</p>
  
  <p>I use PDI 6.0.0.0-353 and just want to establish procedure of running shell/batch files from PDI.</p>
  
  <p>Many thanks in advance, 'cause I don't know where else to look for tutorials or info and i'm stuck at this simpe step.</p>
  
  <p>EDIT:
  If I specify the wrong filename I'm getting the same result, as if nothing's wrong. It's like it's not even touching the script. Is that even correct to put path to executable in Process Field ? </p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <ul>
    <li>2015/11/25 12:51:14 - Spoon - Transformation opened. 2015/11/25</li>
    <li>12:51:14 - Spoon - Launching transformation [proc]... 2015/11/25</li>
    <li>12:51:14 - Spoon - Started the transformation execution. 2015/11/25</li>
    <li>12:51:14 - proc - Dispatching started for transformation [proc]</li>
    <li>2015/11/25 12:51:14 - Spoon - The transformation has finished!!</li>
    </ul>
  </blockquote>