Batch Files Tutorial

[Quatrux 4]

I wouldn't call batch files a programming language, but just command files working in console.. why not a programming language? because of mathematics it is able to do, it only recognizes simple numbers like 1,2,3,4.. [-9999999999;+999999999]; And the tools which can compile your bat file to exe is quite ridiculous, usually the compiled version takes 10 times more space than source but thats kind of quite normal.Say REXX is a more advanced command file scripting, which is capable of much more.. so I could call it (REXX) a scripting language..

Edited November 30, 2006 by Quatrux (see edit history)

[toby 0]

I love this, I often need to end about 5 processes, delete one or two folders, and start three programs.1. In one folder I want to delete, one of the files is now obsolete, but Windows still loves it. Can I avoid it or delete it through batch files?2. How do I end a process in these?

[Kardus 0]

Batch files were great. I remember when I was younger I used to try and teach myself how they worked by editing them/making my own. Typically they are now used for installers, etc. Most virus scanners DO however pick up non-system batch files, as they can be programmed for malicious purposes.I remember my friend didn't want his younger brother on his computer, so he made a batch file that shut down the computer when executed. Lets just say he put it in his brother's startup folder and his brother was pretty pissed.They can, however, be used to complete simple everyday tasks without extensive programming knowledge.

Edited December 2, 2006 by Kardus (see edit history)

[.WonderGuy6 0]

Ha good one

[iGuest 3]

Problem

Batch Files

 

Trying to add this into a batch file I am working on, but it is not really working for me, it just closes out the second it comes in..Any help?

 

@echo off

Echo test

Pause >nul

Echo

 

===============================================================================

Echo � �============================================�

� � / / �

Echo � � | | | | �

� � | | | | �

Echo � � | | | | �

� � | | | | �

Echo � � / �

� � | O O | �

Echo � � | | �

� � | <__> | �

Echo � � | | �

� � _______/________________ �

Echo � � | �

� � �

Echo � � ________ �

� � / | �

Echo � � / ________|******* �

� � ___ __/ / |******** �

Echo � � | / |********* �

� � | / |******** �

Echo � � |______________/___________|******* �

�

Echo � �=========================================�

 

 

============================================================================�

 

Pause >nul

 

 

 

-Scott

[divinity 0]

Thanks, this helped.

[iGuest 3]

Opening Multiple Files simultaneously from batch file

Batch Files

 

I would like to open multiple files from a batch file.My code is

 

Call file x

Call file y

And so on

 

But the files open one by one and not until I close the first file the second does not open. Kindly advise

 

-question by saif

[iGuest 3]

I want to create a batch file the creates a Folder called= Themes & MODSBatch FilesI am trying to create a batch file to copy loads of files to a specific Folder that will be named

Themes & MODS 

When I run the batch file it does not seem to recognize the Syntax> Themes & MODS and says an error trying to create the file?

The structure I'm using is very simple PLEASE SEE BELOW...

:BEGIN@ECHO OFFECHO. **************************************ECHO. **   PSPWillys PSP Custom waves 2009 *   ECHO. ** For XMBeditor v2 Running CFW 3.90m33-2   *   ECHO. **************************************ECHO.ECHO.ECHO.ECHO.ECHO.Md F:Themes&ModsModssystem_plugin_bgMd F:Themes&ModsModssystem_plugin_bgAllsortCopy AllsortPreview.Jpg F:Themes&modsmodssystem_plugin_bgAllsort

This is just a sample of the batch code I'm writing...Is the problem with the "&" syntax?

If it is can someone point me in the right direction

ChrisUK

[darasen 0]

The & is telling the command line parser that a new command is beginning. Thus your sytax is not going to work. The easiest solution would be to rename rhw offending folder to something friendlier to the batch file syntax.

[iGuest 3]

Creating User Defined Folders using DOSBatch Files

Hi there,

 

I was wondering if anyone had any code for a user to run a bat file and then have to enter a folder name to be created.

 I have seen several peices of code but nothing really stood out to me, I am a novice in DOS.

Any Help would be fantastic

Thank you

andrew

 

[iGuest 3]

Opening Multiple Files simultaneously from batch fileBatch Files

This was mentioned earlier, but not explained. If you execute another application from a batch file it will halt since it then waits for input from this application. To just start it and move on use the prefix "start".

-reply by iGuests little helper

 

[iGuest 3]

Anser feedbackerBatch Files

hey,

there are two ways to fix your problem:

1.) Add anouther line to the script  and type "pause" without the air quotes.

2.) Copy the BAT script to C:WINDOWSsystem32 , hit start , hit run , type cmd and hit enter , then enter the name of your BAT (e.G. Something.Bat) then it should run properly but it will still flash away if you don't start it in cmd.

that should help./txtmngr/images/smileys/smiley12.Gif

-reply by Nick O'Neill

[iGuest 3]

NEED HELP (.vbs or .bat ) gettingBatch Files

Set WTS = Wscript.CreateObject("WTSManager.Shell")Ip = WTS.MyIPAddressMsgbox ip

I will get ip from vbs file

 

echo offNet use v: /deleteNet use v: %clientname%.Domain.Comc$ /User:%clientname%administrator password@pass

need to change

net use v: ipc$ /User:%clientname%administrator password@pass

if NOT %errorlevel% ==0 goto :errC:Cd c:program filesStellentIBPMIBPM.ExeExit

:errEcho %errorlevel%Echo Error Occured Logging in to OptikaPause 

-reply by Abdul

[iGuest 3]

Open 3 command prompts and 2 folder locations in a batch fileBatch Files

Hi,

I want to open 3 command prompts those will be pointing to

cmd1 should point to 'C:Tomcat'Cmd2 should point to 'C:Tomcatlib'Cmd3 should point to 'D:Test'

Also I need to open 2 folder locations(2 different windows simultaneously)1) C:Program Files2) D:Lab

How can I do these all in a single bat file? I need to open the above listed windows in a single click

[iGuest 3]

Here are 2 files that I JUST made for you.

The 1st is a program that asks for a folder name to make, and will make it in the directory specified within the batch file.  I highlighted it so you can change the path. Make sure to change them ALL to the SAME EXACT PATH.

 

@echo offTitle .::FOLDER CREATOR by Dan Wager::.Color A:topClsEcho Folder name to be created?Set /p folder=""If exist C:[/font]"%folder%" goto alreadyExistClsEcho Make folder "%folder%" in C:[/font]?Set /p choice=""If "%choice%"=="y" goto execute  ::"y" or ENTER will Execute commandIf "%choice%"=="" goto executeIf "%choice%"=="and" goto top   ::"and" will NOT execute commandGoto top:executeMd c:[/font]"%folder%"If exist C:[/font]"%folder%" goto againClsEcho Folder Creation Failed...Echo Try Again?Set /p bad=If "%bad%"=="y" goto top  ::anything other than "y" or ENTER will exitIf "%bad%"=="" goto topClsEcho Press ENTER to ExitPause >nulExit:againClsEcho Folder Created SuccessfullyEcho Make Another Folder?Set /p another=If "%another%"=="y" goto top  ::anything other than "y" or ENTER will exitIf "%another%"=="" goto topClsEcho Press ENTER to ExitPause >nulExit:alreadyExistClsEcho Folder Already ExistsEcho Press ENTER to Choose a Different NamePause >nulGoto top

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The second is a program that asks for both the folder name and path that you want to make.  When entering the path name, do NOT put a back slash at the end of the path () or else it wont work.

 

@echo offTitle .::FOLDER CREATOR by Dan Wager::.Color A:topClsEcho Folder name to be created?Set /p folder=""ClsEcho Where Do You Want The Folder Created?Echo example:  C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersSet /p location=""If exist "%location%""%folder%" goto alreadyExistClsEcho Make folder "%folder%" in %location%?Set /p choice=""If "%choice%"=="y" goto execute  ::"y" or ENTER will Execute commandIf "%choice%"=="" goto executeIf "%choice%"=="and" goto top   ::"and" will NOT execute commandGoto top:executeMd "%location%""%folder%"If exist "%location%""%folder%" goto againClsEcho Folder Creation Failed...Echo Try Again?Set /p bad=If "%bad%"=="y" goto top  ::anything other than "y" or ENTER will exitIf "%bad%"=="" goto topClsEcho Press ENTER to ExitPause >nulExit:againClsEcho Folder Created SuccessfullyEcho Make Another Folder?Set /p another=If "%another%"=="y" goto top  ::anything other than "y" or ENTER will exitIf "%another%"=="" goto topClsEcho Press ENTER to ExitPause >nulExit :alreadyExistClsEcho Folder Already ExistsEcho Press ENTER to Choose AgainPause >nulGoto top

 

HOPE THIS HELPS!!