Solve : arguments in ms dos?

1.	Solve : arguments in ms dos?
Answer» how do i write a batch file that takes in one argument and print it out ? do I use the set command example @echo off set myname=bob echo hello my NAME =%myname% echo how do you do ALSO what is the PATH variable USED for cheers new to ms-dos ramones :-? A batch file that takes in one argument as a parameter? Try this: Code: [Select]@echo off echo hello my name = %1 echo how do you do If you name the file mybatch.bat then run it LIKE: mybatch BobIn a batch file %1 is the first parameter, %2 is the second parameter, etc. If you PASS a name with a space like: Bob Smith Then %1 would be Bob and %2 would be Smith

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