# Exported P2D application not working outside of sketch folder

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**Category:** Processing\
**Created:** [September 14, 2023, 3:40am UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/exported-p2d-application-not-working-outside-of-sketch-folder/42762 "2023-09-14T03:40:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 14, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/exported-p2d-application-not-working-outside-of-sketch-folder/42762/5 "2023-09-14T17:54:05Z")

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Okay, I see. I tried starting it with a batch file following mnse’s instructions, but it does not make a difference. I followed this format for the bat file:

```auto
cd /D <path_to_MySketch.exe>
MySketch.exe %1

```

I guess it is still not properly setting the folder. But even if it does work, how would this effect my ability to distribute it? Would anyone I share the application with have to make a bat file to run it properly?

[This seems like a related issue](https://discourse.processing.org/t/exported-processing-executable-doesnt-start-from-command-line/42659)

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