read environment variables set by bat file, which is run by ant exec task

Hi,

Is it possible to read the properties which are set by bat file (this bat file is run with in ant using exec command. Basically teh bat file should run in the same process.. tried spam="false" in exec but does not work..

 <exec executable="cmd" spawn="false">
        <arg line="/c ${foundation.root}/common/buildutils/bat/auto.bat"/>
    </exec>

    <property environment="env"/>


The above one should have all the properties as set by auto.bat.


I know it is a bad way.. but for some time, I am looking for such solution..

Regards,
Nagendra