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doing a rework of some files and UPDATING alot of utilities,
helping a friend redo his class scheduling to incorporate some swf and pdf items into a DAILY feed for each student..

here's the "structure"
text file say Mon.txt has the directories to loop thru... for that given day..
text file 2.. student file.. has the results..if none the file is blank.....

batch should look at student file.. see the last doc read... then goback and get the next item in that folder.. refereed to in the Dayfile.. the files in the FOLDERS begin with 01, 02, 03... to maintain a order to the presentations.. so the whole file name isn't important.

i've been craming a bunch of batch work in due to a move.. in 2 weeks.. and loosin my patience :-D I get the directories to spit, but it does them all.. but I know i've got the counter messed up because I can't get it to just move one file upIf you don't post your code, that means you are expecting us to perform a nasty combination of mindreading and guesswork, which we don't like.
for /F "delims=" %%b in (%MASTERSRV%\Server\Class\%%a.txt) do (
forfiles -p "%%b" -s -m *.* /C "cmd /c echo path">>%MASTERSRV%\Server\Class\%%a-tmp.txt
)
)


I'm just going with a simpler code, this will output the directories for the student, dump it on the term and I'll use a for loop SCRIPT on the PC to allow them to keep pace.. much thanksI think you need to lose that SECOND closing parenthesis.

Hi folks,

I want to turn off laptop monitor USING dos command.
Is there any command or bat I can make?Download nircmd: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

Put it in system32

Enter this into command prompt: nircmd.exe monitor off

You can of course also put this in a batch if needed.I do not want to use others SOFTWARE. So, thought there must me something in windows.

Like shutdown.exe, logon.exe, there should be something sleep.exe, standby.exe

Regards
vishu Quote from: vishuvishal on July 24, 2010, 01:15:20 PM

I do not want to use others software. So, thought there must me something in windows.

Like shutdown.exe, logon.exe, there should be something sleep.exe, standby.exe

Regards
vishu

As Salmon Trout said,

Shutdown /h

If we could do something to run the blank screensaver immediately.

I hope we can find something there.

HI 
QUESTION, is it possible to do the following example with batch file commands?

Replace all lines that start with GOTO in a file starting with column 43 to 71 that CONTAINS spaces with three variables %%u %%v %%w
(-0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638) then add BALANCE of line (PT     7) for example below!


Example;

                    FROM
PPRINT  Vue      : second
GOTO  /  409.33480,  -18.96415,    7.79821                              PT     7
GOTO  /  419.47490,  -24.89781,   19.34762                              PT     8

                    TO
PPRINT  Vue      : second
GOTO  /  409.33480,  -18.96415,    7.79821   -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638  PT     7
GOTO  /  419.47490,  -24.89781,   19.34762   -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638  PT     8you can download sed or gawk for windows,  then use these one liners
Code: [Select]C:\test>sed -i.bak "/^GOTO/s/PT/-0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638  PT/" file
PPRINT  Vue      : second
GOTO  /  409.33480,  -18.96415,    7.79821                              -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638  PT     7
GOTO  /  419.47490,  -24.89781,   19.34762                              -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638  PT     8

or

Code: [Select]C:\test>gawk "/GOTO/{$5=\"-0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638 \"$5}1" file
PPRINT Vue : second
GOTO / 409.33480, -18.96415, -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638 7.79821 PT 7
GOTO / 419.47490, -24.89781, -0.7478,  0.0141,  0.6638 19.34762 PT 8
Thanks!  But that one of my problems! I'm coverting my old Unix Script to DOS!  (32bit & 64bit issues) and would like current program to be DOS only! Quote from: graymj on July 31, 2010, 09:22:36 PM

Thanks!  But that one of my problems! I'm coverting my old Unix Script to DOS!  (32bit & 64bit issues) and would like current program to be DOS only!

it stop half way. and return insufficient memory error..
i use it to copy files to external HARD disk...

Code: [Select]echo off
:: variables
SET DRIVE=D:\2
SET date="%date:~6,4%-%date:~0,2%-%date:~3,2%"

set backupcmd=xcopy /s /c /d /e /h /i /r /k /y

echo ### Backing up your Sites directory...
%backupcmd% "C:\1"  "%drive%\%date%"

echo BACKUP Complete - Your Backup is located at %drive%
pause
if TARGET medium has FAT file system max file size is (4 GB minus 1 byte)

If it says that there is insufficient space on the disk, then there is your problem. Your external hard drive is too small. Quote

backup command cannot copy huge files?

I need a batch file that takes the output of ping and strips out the summary info and blank LINES, leaving just the individual times captured in a file.  For example, I want to turn this:

Pinging yahoo.com [69.147.125.65] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=100ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53

Ping statistics for 69.147.125.65:
    PACKETS: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
    MINIMUM = 100ms, Maximum = 101ms, Average = 100ms

Into this:

Pinging yahoo.com [69.147.125.65] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=100ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53
Reply from 69.147.125.65: bytes=32 time=101ms TTL=53

Any ideas? Code: [Select] findstr /C:"Pinging" /C:"Reply" or using gawk for windows
Code: [Select]C:\test>ping localhost | gawk "/Pinging/||/Reply/"
Quote from: ghostdog74 on July 31, 2010, 11:52:47 PM

Code: [Select] findstr /C:"Pinging" /C:"Reply"

Hi,

This being my first ever post, i would want to ask for some help with Dos/Batch file.

I have a set of 20 files in a Folder in my C Drive.
these files are plain text files, i want to add a Blank line at the end of these files.

I want to create a Bath file that can open these files and insert the Blank line at the end n save the file.

Is it possible? please help me out.. im a total newbie in this field..

Thanks alot for your help.can someone please help me out.. i really need to get this working

DAILY i have to edit 20 files or more.. If all you need is a blank line on the end of all files in a folder then type this in at the command line

Code: [Select]For %A in ("*.*") do Echo. >> %A
explanation available on request! Quote from: gpl on August 03, 2010, 05:01:01 AM

If all you need is a blank line on the end of all files in a folder then type this in at the command line

Code: [Select]For %A in ("*.*") do Echo. >> %A
explanation available on request!

I have been looking for a batch who random chose a number 40-90, but I can't find any command who can specify a certain number. Why I want 40-90 is because I USE 1-25 already and the 25-39 I made SPACE if I'm going to use more numbers later.

Here is how I was thinking it should look like

Code: [Select]echo off
cls

Echo Text

//The random number goes here.

If  '40' Goto '40'
If  '41' Goto '41'

//Here would the random number from 40-90 go.
:40
echo Text
GOTO start

:41
echo Text
GOTO start

:start
set /p var=

I'm still learning how to use all batch commands, I just know the basics of it, but I would be grateful if anyone have the knowledge how can help me.I found this in the snippet closet. Just a few tweaks and it is made to order:

Code: [Select]echo off
setlocal

set intLowNumber=40
set intHighNumber=90

set /a rnd=%random% %% (%intHighNumber% - %intLowNumber% + 1)  + %intLowNumber%
echo Random number between %intLowNumber% and %intHighNumber% is %rnd%

FYI: use rem statements for comments; // are USED in other languages, not batch

Good luck. 
Thanks for the help, but I got to a other bummer I'm trying to get that the random number it create it then will go to a number,

Code: [Select]echo off
cls
setlocal

set intLowNumber=40
set intHighNumber=90

set /a rnd=%random% %% (%intHighNumber% - %intLowNumber% + 1)  + %intLowNumber%
%rnd% ((<=If that number is 40 then)) GOTO 40
%rnd% ((<=If that number is 41 then)) GOTO 41

But every time I try to do that I get "GOTO was unaccepted at this time" and then it kill it self, I have tried different commands but it still wont work...have you created the LABELS :40 and :41 for it to jump to ? Quote from: gpl on August 04, 2010, 04:12:19 AM

have you created the labels :40 and :41 for it to jump to ?

I'm still learning how to use all batch commands, I just know the basics of it, but I would be grateful if anyone have the knowledge how can help me.

Code: [Select]%rnd% ((<=If that number is 40 then)) GOTO 40
%rnd% ((<=If that number is 41 then)) GOTO 41

Is this really part of your "code", Frejoh466? If so, I believe I know why your script keeps crashing.

note quote marks

Code: [Select]if NOT "%pass%"=="lol" goto exit

But it work without the quotes.

Frejoh466, you changed scripts! First it was all that "goto 40" stuff, then all of a sudden you're trying to hide Control Panel! What's going on?

hi guy!how i can create a batch file unhide items inside a specified drive...can give me some examples ?like if i TYPE String like unhide foldername



why do you need this?
You can use following command.


If it is a doc file


Code: [Select]attrib -h c:\path\file name


or


attrib -h c:\path\*.doc

it will work for sure.
if you want to unhide all HIDDEN files  within folder.


Code: [Select]attrib -h c:\path\*.*

You can use any drive just CHANGE C:
give it any drive name.


Give me raise for thanks.
It will work

Regards

vishu Quote from: SALMON Trout on AUGUST 03, 2010, 03:25:17 PM

why do you need this?

Hey guys, I was wondering if it's possible to make another FILE which stores something from the original batchfile so you can skip a part of the batch file? I think it's kinda annoying if you'd have to do that.
Lol I hope you understand...


Here's the code

Code: [Select]:1
IF EXIST "" "Save" GOTO 2
ECHO What Torrent Downloader are you using?
ECHO 1: µTorrent
ECHO 2: BitTorrent
ECHO 3: Vuze
ECHO 4: BitComet
ECHO.
ECHO If there is any other Client you are using, notify me
ECHO and I'll add it to the list ;)
ECHO.
SET /P L=Type your desired number and press ENTER:
IF %L%==1 SET TORRENT=%HOMEDRIVE%\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe
IF %L%==2 SET TORRENT=%HOMEDRIVE%\Program Files\BitTorrent\bittorrent.exe
IF %L%==3 SET TORRENT=%HOMEDRIVE%\Program Files\Vuze\Azureus.exe
IF %L%==4 SET TORRENT=%HOMEDRIVE%\Program Files\BitComet\bitcomet.exe
---------------------
---------------------            < Other part of the file, not necessary
---------------------
ECHO Start %TORRENT%?
SET /P N=Type y [yes] or n [no], then press ENTER.
IF %N%==y GOTO SBIT
IF %N%==n GOTO FOX
GOTO BIT
:SBIT
ECHO.
Start "" /min "%TORRENT%"
ECHO.
ECHO %TORRENT% started minimized.
Yeah so what I'm trying to do is making this "Save" file somehow lol
Without it, this code is useless and I have to put the number each time I start the batch file... This is what I'm trying to avoid. Code: [Select]IF EXIST "" "Save" GOTO 2This is also not for one-time usage as you might understand. I'll also use this for other programs I want to start with this batch file and for future batch files also

I've also thought about doing IF EXIST but there is a possibility the user has multiple of these programs...

I really hope you guys can help

PS: Anyone has another torrent client I need to add? In a batch you can create a variable.
If you do not release the variable, it lives forever.

As I dimly recall, there was a Broadway show ...
where the programmer sang:

   "In a clear Batch.....
   ..variables forever..."

Quote from: Geek-9pm on August 05, 2010, 10:21:47 AM

In a batch you can create a variable.
If you do not release the variable, it lives forever.

As I dimly recall, there was a Broadway show ...
where the programmer sang:

   "In a clear Batch.....
   ..variables forever..."

Can you put an example please?

Thanks

He is joking.

PS: what was the double post for?

What double post?

Lol
First I asked for an example. Then you posted the code which helped me
Then you posted that I was joking (which I wasn't)

Do you have trouble understanding how quoting works in forums? I'll try to put it simply for you.

1. Geek-9pm posted in that "batch variables live forever". This is (obviously) not true, and I think he meant it as a joke. (not very funny in my opinion.)
2. You (Ghosty) quoted Geek-9pm saying that, and underneath asked for an example, and from that it seemed that you thought he was serious (now that is funny.)
3. I (Salmon Trout) quoted you (Ghosty) asking for an example, and wrote underneath that he (Geek-9pm) was joking.

You DID double post

Your first post was "He is joking." The post after that you made was the code

You don't know what "double posting" is. It is when somebody makes the same post twice, sometimes in the same thread, by accident, or sometimes when they start two threads with the same first post. What I did was make two separate posts, which were different from each other.

Actually, it was the other way around.

Maybe in the forums where you post, but not in mine.

This is a "forum where I post", in case you hadn't noticed.

Can any kind fellow help me write the Loop in my PC .bat file?

echo off
change user /install
pushd  \\servername\installlib\
Set Environment=
Set /P Environment=Environment Name DV DX PY PD PZ or PY: %=%

Set NumberOfUpdates=
Set /P NumberOfUpdates=Number of package updates ( Where A=1 and Z=26 ): %=%

Echo Updating %Environment%7333 Environment with %NumberOfUpdates% update packages:
Pause

Set Update1=%Environment%7333UGA
Set Update2=%Environment%7333UGB
.
.
.
Set Update26=%Environment%7333UGZ

For X = 1 to %NumberOfUpdates%
       Echo Now applying update: %UpdateX%
       C:\Setup.exe –s –p %UpdateX% -D d:\b7
NEXT X

change user /execute
PAUSE


My Scenario: I got to rollout 6 Environments across 4 servers each with between 10-20 updates. That’s about 300 updates, luckily I found out how to do it from the command line and not go through the silly GUI Click/Point/Browse path/SELECT/ double-click etc etc  for each update. Now I want to write a .BAT to make it even easier for next time.

Batch loop syntax

FOR %I in (start,stop,STEP) DO command

I usually put the loop commands themselves in their own batch file

FOR %I in (1,1,%NumberofUpdates%) DO UpdateMachine %I

One litlle 'gotcha' is then when using a FOR Loop IN the batch file, you put %I, but if exec from the command prompt directly you put %%I so that the "%I" get's passed to the 'FOR' and not the value of I

Clear as mud :-) Quote from: BradDet on August 02, 2010, 02:40:32 PM

Batch loop syntax

FOR %I in (start,stop,step) DO command

I usually put the loop commands themselves in their own batch file

FOR %I in (1,1,%NumberofUpdates%) DO UpdateMachine %I

One litlle 'gotcha' is then when using a FOR Loop IN the batch file, you put %I, but if exec from the command prompt directly you put %%I so that the "%I" get's passed to the 'FOR' and not the value of I

Clear as mud :-)

Batch loop syntax

FOR %I in (start,stop,step) DO command

Why exactly is it "a lot different?"

I admit I left out the "/L" by mistake,

and technically if I run a batch in the command I should put "call program.bat" by after the do, but I wouldn't say it was "a lot different", just a typo.

I make typo's quite frequently actually, sorry if this causes too much confusion

It's a "lot different" in the sense that unlike a post that includes the /L it doesn't help the OP in their question

(start,stop,step)

Hi All, 

I have a file CALLED Myfile.mdl. This file is located in some  LIKE D:\Folder_Name1\Folder_Name2\Myfile.mdl.

When we see the the details of this file We find out NMAE, Size, Type, Date Modified etc...

I want to extract only that date into one Excel file called Myexcel.xls.

I have tried with some code but its giving all the details of all directories and SUB directories, but I need only that file date in the excel sheet which is located in main directory.

Your help will be appriciated more.


Thanks in advance
SarayuThis question was asked and answered yesterday. Perhaps you missed it. Click

Quote

I have tried with some code but its giving all the details of all directories and sub directories, but I need only that file date in the excel sheet which is located in main directory.

Hi everyone.
Firstable I'll like to say sorry by my awful English.
Involved elements:
External USB hard disk
Windows 2003 Server R2 standar edition
Windows XP Professional SP3
Filezilla Server 0.9.33 beta
Blat 2.6.2
Directory monitor 1.0.1.23
What I do:
I have external hard disk connected to W2003 a shared. From XP I have a mapped this hard disk using UNC and this unit is for store files that people upload to FTP server.
I need make a bat that when new file start upload make these actions:
1.-Get file name
2.-Get FOLDER name
3.-Send a email with this data (file and folder name) using Blat
4.-When upload finished send email using Blat to inform that this file is READY to start download
I've done so far:
Using Directory monitor detect that a new file is start upload and call a bat that send me an email using Blat with Folder name in a subject.
This code works:
echo off
cd folderexample
for %%* in (.) do set VAR=%%~n*
for /f %%a in ('time/t') do set vartime=%%a
set body=-body "Test|Hello World"
set [email protected]
set [email protected]
set subj=-s "Test. FTP.%var%. New Files. %vartime%"
set server=-server smtp.example.com
set user=-u userexample
set pass= -pw passwordexample
C:\Bats\Blat\full\blat %0 -f %from% -b %to% %subj% %body% %server% %user% %pass%
Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

I am very poor in writting batch files, but I want to get the last modified date of a file into a text file.

Could you please PROVIDE me the code for that.



THANKS in advance
SarayuThis may help:

Code: [Select]echo off
for /f "skip=5" %%x in ('dir /tw drive:\path\filename.extension') do (
  echo %%x > text.file
  goto :eof
)

Be sure to change drive:\path\filename.extension to SOMETHING appropriate.

Good luck.  Alternatively
Code: [Select]for /f %%T in ('dir /b filename.ext') do echo %%~tT>text.fileHi,

I am MODIFYING the code and when I echo the results I get unwanted lines:

:laptop
set localdrv=d:\workspaces
for /f "skip=5" %%i in ('dir /tw %localdrv%\%plantid%\batch\gisdb\wad\%plantid%%wad%.dbf') do (echo %plantid%%wad%.dbf %%i Laptop)

The mod date echoes correctly but I get 2 extra lines after the date is ECHOED
[myfilename] 1
[myfilename] 0

How can I eliminate those last 2 lines?

Thanks in advance

Quote from: mcgriff1969 on August 06, 2010, 09:19:23 AM

Hi,

I am modifying the code and when I echo the results I get unwanted lines:

:laptop
set localdrv=d:\workspaces
for /f "skip=5" %%i in ('dir /tw %localdrv%\%plantid%\batch\gisdb\wad\%plantid%%wad%.dbf') do (echo %plantid%%wad%.dbf %%i Laptop)

The mod date echoes correctly but I get 2 extra lines after the date is echoed
[myfilename] 1
[myfilename] 0

How can I eliminate those last 2 lines?

Thanks in advance

I am modifying the code and when I echo the results I get unwanted lines:

You may have modified the code to the point of breaking it. 

Code: [Select]:laptop
set localdrv=d:\workspaces
for /f "skip=5" %%i in ('dir /tw %localdrv%\%plantid%\batch\gisdb\wad\%plantid%%wad%.dbf') do (
  echo %plantid%%wad%.dbf %%i Laptop
  goto getout
)
:getout

The for statement creates a loop. The skip parameter only skipped lines in the beginning of the directory list. The remaining lines after the one you want to process must be skipped manually.

Good luck. 

I'm TRYING to create a batch file that runs the program, Quantum, then creates a table of content and combines them, but the file stops running after running quantum for the first TIME.  Do I have to do something different or special b/c it's not a windows-specific program?  Thanks for your help.Can we see your CODE?

Help us, so we can help you.right now all i have is...

quantum run data
tabcon -o toc


Whats HAPPENING is its running the first LINE fine, then it just stops.  no error message or anything, it just doesn't run the 2nd line.try
start quantum run data
tabcon -o tocthanks, but that didn't work

Hello people, I was wondering if it is possible to start/stop/pause certain services (the ones listed in msconfig and services.msc) with CMD and you can (using the command Net Stop [ServiceName]). However, some process names are different on each computer as it has a different language.
So maybe I thought that each service has it's own ID number or something.

Thank you. They have names e.g. AntiVirService, AudioEndPointBuilder, and you can use the sc command to control them.


Quote from: SALMON Trout on August 07, 2010, 10:45:13 AM

They have names e.g. AntiVirService, AudioEndPointBuilder, and you can use the sc command to control them.

why don't you just play around a bit with sc and net and find out what you need to know?

It doesn't recognize /S either.

I couldn't find a command to make it work silent.

I tried for over 30 minutes with both NET and SC...

>nul

And you think that's a long time?

Why should it? Did you think it would read your mind?

I changed jobs and had to switch from doing my job in LINUX to windows, and don't have much experience writing batch files. 

The part I can't figure out is how to remove all instances of a string ('CCE1', for example) from a specific file.  Could someone help me out, thanks!Please give "before and after" EXAMPLES
Quote from: kramer4717 on August 06, 2010, 11:56:00 PM

I changed jobs and had to switch from doing my job in linux to windows, and don't have much experience writing batch files. 

The part I can't figure out is how to remove all instances of a string ('CCE1', for example) from a specific file.  Could someone help me out, thanks!

Hi folks,

I am try to create a form that will create a XLS file in netowork DRIVE so that everyone can access it.

WANT to save the file with different username.

LIKE mine is vishu.xls
if any other user use the form that will create the file with different user name like maxy.xls

Code:

echo off
color f0
mode 50,30
Title HP Sales tracker


echo **********this is a form for all the users*************

echo Customer name      Phone number      Printer      Service ticket      Lead>>

"\\ndokfs03\chat\agent data\vishu.xls"

:1
Echo please enter the following details
echo.
:cn
set /p "cust_name= Pleaser enter customer name : "
if not defined cust_name goto :cn
echo.
:pn
set /p "ph_no= Pleaser enter Phone number: "
if not defined ph_no goto :pn
echo.
:pr
set /p "printer= Pleaser enter Printer: "
if not defined printer goto :pr
echo.
:s
set /p "st= Pleaser enter Service ticket: "
if not defined st goto :s
echo.
:ld
set /p "lead= Pleaser enter lead number: "
if not defined lead goto :ld



echo. >>sales.doc
echo %cust_name%      %ph_no%      %printer%      %st%      %lead%>> "\\ndokfs03\

chat\agent data\vishu.xls"



cls
:mo
set /p "mo= Do you want to add more details? y or n"
if not defined mo goto :mo
if "%mo%"=="y" goto :1
else EOF:


Thanks and regards

VishuIs this going to be used on multiple computers or profiles?

If it is, just save it as %username%.xls

If not though, you can have the user enter the name with a code like this:

Code: [Select]SET /p _username=""
ECHO %Variables%>>%_username%.xlsThank you.

Tired was not working.

But it is working now.

Please let me know if I can change font size?To my knowledge, no. You can't change the font size with a batch file.I mean dos font size.

I want to format my form.You can change the default font and font size for all command prompt windows by clicking the icon at the top left CORNER of the window and choosing "Properties" and then "Font". You cannot change the font type or size programmatically.
Is there any command. I want it to be clanged by command. Quote from: vishuvishal on August 06, 2010, 05:15:45 PM

Is there any command. I want it to be clanged by command.

nice day!
CODE PLS. in deleting a SPECIFIC folder?

thanks in advance!RMDIR Foldername

For more information, LOOK at RMDIR /?

Hi,

I've got no experience with batch files to speak of and want to create batch files which list the contents of my folders. I've been looking around and found d quite a few examples, some of which I tried with (some) success...I found that some different commands seem to give the same result, and others I recombined which then didn't work the way intended. So I now want to make a list with most or all the relevant commands (\a, \b and so on) and their values or results. I also would like to know if they are freely combinable or not. I've been searching the web but only come up with (sometimes conflicting) bits and pieces and would appreciate any kind of help. Are there any e-books on the subject or is anyone willing to tell me a bit? 

I'm not familiar with DOS or anything, only use Windows and other progs. But I know how to install OS and arm PCs and stuff like that...

Thanks a lot in advance!Use  only one \\  where two appear

C:\\test>type  ch88.bat

echo off

dir *.*  %1

Output:

C:\\test>ch88.bat  c:\\test 
 Volume in drive C has no label.
 Volume Serial Number is 0652-E41D

 Directory of C:\\test

08/08/2010  05:24 PM              .
08/08/2010  05:24 PM              ..
05/27/2010  07:21 PM              !Grants
07/08/2010  02:58 PM                 8 07072010timeclock.csv
07/08/2010  02:58 PM                 8 07082010timeclock.csv
07/25/2010  04:43 PM                14 1.txt
07/25/2010  04:44 PM                14 10.txt
07/25/2010  04:46 PM                14 11.txt
07/25/2010  04:46 PM                14 12.txt
07/25/2010  04:46 PM                14 13.txt
07/25/2010  04:47 PM                14 14.txt
07/25/2010  04:47 PM                14 15.txt
.
.
.Thanks a lot, Victoria

Couldn't do much with it, though...don't understand enough.
I'll post some of the info I have to let you know what it is I'm after:


A list of commands I'd like to complete as much as possible (and, of course, check for errors):

/a                    = read ALL files in folder (a = archivable files)
:d                    = directories only
-d                    = don't list the archive date/time
/s                    = include files from sub-folders
/b                    = exclude unnecessary file information such as filesize and stuff (b = bare names only)
>                     = go to the following folder (sends the output to a file instead of displaying it on the screen)
"...."                 = direction of folder to use
\.mp3               = only list .mp3 files (exclusive command for type of files to list)
:gen                 = generate



And some of the examples I have gathered and tried (but not all successfully):

dir /a /s /-p /o:gen >filelisting.txt

dir /a /b /s /-p /o:gen >filelisting.txt

dir /a /b /s /-p /o:gen >C:\Temp\filelisting.txt
start notepad C:\Temp\filelisting.txt



So, what I wanted was to print a list of all my musicfiles - some 40.000 spread over Alphabetical folders with subfolders for groups and sub-subfolders for their discs. I've managed that, but wanted to clean up the process so I only get the archives names without all the other info (like timestamps and so on)...

Then I wanted to make that command part of the Explorer Context Menu (in Win7 apparently you need programs for that, I tried Context Menu Editor but it doesn't quite work - maybe it's not 64-bit compatible or maybe I need to do sth. differently) so that I can right-click over any folder and have it's contentslist saved in a dedicated folder - and open automatically afterwards...

But, although I'd appreciate a working commandline(s) for that purpose, I now also would like to understand the whole thing a bit better - that's why I'd like a list of commands and so on. Maybe I'm a bit over the top with that one - or it's just not as simple a matter as I imagine it to be and requires proper study. But, anyway....

Thanks a lot again
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/batchcommands.php



C:\\>dir /?
Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.

  /A          Displays files with specified attributes.
  attributes   D  Directories                R  Read-only files
               H  Hidden files               A  Files ready for archiving
               S  System files               I  Not content indexed files
               L  Reparse Points             -  Prefix meaning not
  /B          Uses bare format (no heading information or summary).
  /C          Display the thousand separator in file sizes.  This is the
              default.  Use /-C to disable display of separator.
  /D          Same as wide but files are list sorted by column.
  /L          Uses lowercase.
  /N          New long list format where filenames are on the far right.
  /O          List by files in sorted order.
  sortorder    N  By name (alphabetic)       S  By size (SMALLEST first)
               E  By extension (alphabetic)  D  By date/time (oldest first)
               G  Group directories first    -  Prefix to reverse order
Press any key to continue . . .



C:\\>dir /AD  /w
 Volume in drive C has no label.
 Volume Serial Number is 0652-E41D

 Directory of C:\\

[$Recycle.Bin]              [06-07-2010]                [1]                         [1100]                      [20100419]
[backup]                    [BILL-PC]                   [bin]                       [destfiles]                 [Documents and Settings]
[LaserJet517]               [logs]                      [MSOCache]                  [Office2003SP3Changes]      [PerfLogs]
[prison]                    [PROGRAM Files]             [ProgramData]               [RECENTBKUP]                [Recovery]
[System Volume Information] [temp]                      [test]                      [tmp]                       [Users]
[Windows]                   [zz]
               0 File(s)              0 bytes
              27 Dir(s)  293,475,434,496 bytes free

C:\\>

google  .wav  extention
C:\\>dir  /s  *.wav  |  more
 Volume in drive C has no label.
 Volume Serial Number is 0652-E41D

 Directory of C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\MEDIA\\CAGCAT10

03/10/1998  09:02 PM            22,618 ELPHRG01.WAV
02/16/1999  09:50 PM            26,810 J0214098.WAV
               2 File(s)         49,428 bytes

 Directory of C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\OFFICE11

02/19/2003  01:05 PM           108,800 REMINDER.WAV
               1 File(s)        108,800 bytes

 Directory of C:\\Windows\\Installer\\$PatchCache$\\Managed\\9040211900063D11C

02/19/2003  01:05 PM           108,800 REMINDER.WAV
               1 File(s)        108,800 bytes

 Directory of C:\\Windows\\Media

06/10/2009  04:22 PM           216,364 chimes.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM           113,964 chord.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM            70,060 ding.wav
06/10/2009  04:24 PM           118,060 ir_begin.wav
06/10/2009  04:24 PM           126,252 ir_end.wav
06/10/2009  04:24 PM           178,732 ir_inter.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM           228,396 notify.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM           111,788 recycle.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM            88,236 ringout.wav
06/10/2009  04:37 PM           153,644 Speech Disambiguation.wav
06/10/2009  04:37 PM            71,212 Speech Misrecognition.wav
06/10/2009  04:37 PM           188,460 Speech Off.wav
06/10/2009  04:37 PM           147,500 Speech On.wav
06/10/2009  04:37 PM           128,812 Speech Sleep.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM           285,228 tada.wav
06/10/2009  04:22 PM           178,220 Windows Balloon.wavHey,
Thanks a lot, Victoria, for your help!
I'll need to get some sleep now - gotta organize my employees tomorrow early on - but will follow up all your info as soon as I can.
I'll post another reply after to let you know!

ManasaOK, Victoria -

I'm still quite busy with work and stuff - so I haven't tried anything yet. But your list has been usefull, as well as the link you posted. I think that I will simply have to get some e-book or tutorial and learn the stuff from scratch.
Given that I started something (albeit nothing important, really) I just don't like not understanding what I'm doing.

Thanks again for your help
C:>help
For more information on a specific command, type HELP command-name
ASSOC          Displays or modifies file extension associations.
ATTRIB         Displays or changes file attributes.
BREAK          Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
BCDEDIT        Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading.
CACLS          Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files.
CALL           Calls one batch program from another.
CD             Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHCP           Displays or sets the active code PAGE number.
CHDIR          Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHKDSK         Checks a disk and displays a status report.
CHKNTFS        Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time.
CLS            Clears the screen.
CMD            Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter.
COLOR          Sets the default console foreground and background colors.
COMP           Compares the contents of two files or sets of files.
COMPACT        Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions.
CONVERT        Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.  You cannot convert the
               current drive.
COPY           Copies one or more files to another location.
DATE           Displays or sets the date.
DEL            Deletes one or more files.
DIR            Displays a list of files and subdirectories in a directory.
DISKCOMP       Compares the contents of two floppy disks.
DISKCOPY       Copies the contents of one floppy disk to another.
DISKPART       Displays or configures Disk Partition properties.
DOSKEY         Edits command LINES, recalls Windows commands, and
               creates macros.
DRIVERQUERY    Displays current device driver status and properties.
ECHO           Displays messages, or turns command echoing on or off.
ENDLOCAL       Ends localization of environment changes in a batch file.
ERASE          Deletes one or more files.
EXIT           Quits the CMD.EXE program (command interpreter).
FC             Compares two files or sets of files, and displays the
               differences between them.
FIND           Searches for a text string in a file or files.
FINDSTR        Searches for strings in files.
FOR            Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files.
FORMAT         Formats a disk for use with Windows.
FSUTIL         Displays or configures the file system properties.
FTYPE          Displays or modifies file types used in file extension
               associations.
GOTO           Directs the Windows command interpreter to a labeled line in
               a batch program.
GPRESULT       Displays Group Policy information for machine or user.
GRAFTABL       Enables Windows to display an extended character set in
               graphics mode.
HELP           Provides Help information for Windows commands.
ICACLS         Display, modify, backup, or restore ACLs for files and
               directories.
IF             Performs conditional processing in batch programs.
LABEL          Creates, changes, or deletes the volume label of a disk.
MD             Creates a directory.
MKDIR          Creates a directory.
MKLINK         Creates Symbolic Links and Hard Links
MODE           Configures a system device.
MORE           Displays output one screen at a time.
MOVE           Moves one or more files from one directory to another
               directory.
OPENFILES      Displays files opened by remote users for a file share.
PATH           Displays or sets a search path for executable files.
PAUSE          Suspends processing of a batch file and displays a message.
POPD           Restores the previous value of the current directory saved by
               PUSHD.
PRINT          Prints a text file.
PROMPT         Changes the Windows command prompt.
PUSHD          Saves the current directory then changes it.
RD             Removes a directory.
RECOVER        Recovers readable information from a bad or defective disk.
REM            Records comments (remarks) in batch files or CONFIG.SYS.
REN            Renames a file or files.
RENAME         Renames a file or files.
REPLACE        Replaces files.
RMDIR          Removes a directory.
ROBOCOPY       Advanced utility to copy files and directory trees
SET            Displays, sets, or removes Windows environment variables.
SETLOCAL       Begins localization of environment changes in a batch file.
SC             Displays or configures services (background processes).
SCHTASKS       Schedules commands and programs to run on a computer.
SHIFT          Shifts the position of replaceable parameters in batch files.
SHUTDOWN       Allows proper local or remote shutdown of machine.
SORT           Sorts input.
START          Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.
SUBST          Associates a path with a drive letter.
SYSTEMINFO     Displays machine specific properties and configuration.
TASKLIST       Displays all currently running tasks including services.
TASKKILL       Kill or stop a running process or application.
TIME           Displays or sets the system time.
TITLE          Sets the window title for a CMD.EXE session.
TREE           Graphically displays the directory structure of a drive or
               path.
TYPE           Displays the contents of a text file.
VER            Displays the Windows version.
VERIFY         Tells Windows whether to verify that your files are written
               correctly to a disk.
VOL            Displays a disk volume label and serial number.
XCOPY          Copies files and directory trees.
WMIC           Displays WMI information inside interactive command shell.

For more information on tools see the command-line reference in the online help.

C:\\>
Victoria, could you explain the reason you posted that cat picture? Have you read the forum rules?
Quote from: Salmon Trout on August 11, 2010, 03:23:57 PM

Victoria, could you explain the reason you posted that cat picture? Have you read the forum rules?

No, I have not read any rules about Cats.  Where do I read about Cats?

I haven\'t tried anything yet. But your list has been usefull, as well as the link you posted.

Hi all,

I'm a beginner of Dos Command.

I would like to WRITE a batch file to GENERATE a ping TEST report.

echo %date% %time%
ping www.netvigator.com -n 200

I can run the above command in the command promt, but after I save it on the .bat file, it cannot run PROPERLY, it seems loop continuous...

Is dos command support to generate the content to a txt file?well what "loop" are you experiencing?

the ping is set to keep pinging untill it hits 200.

CODE: [Select]-n count       Number of echo requests to send.

can you explain more of what is happening?You can make a report of ping.


Code: [Select]echo %date% %time%>>"c:\report.log"
ping www.netvigator.com -n 200 >>"c:\report.log"

You can change the path as per your requirement.

I hope you are happy


 

Thanks and regards
Vishu

Hi,

I am making a script file in wich a part of the script is formating my SD-card.
this works perfectly, but i also want to make sure its save to do without formating a wrong drive letter.

could any1 help me with a COMMAND line wich works as this:
if targeted drive for formating is lower then 2G of HD space (not free space but total space) give error and move back to the menu.

thanks in advance
-Nickhttp://www.ehow.com/how_4793481_reformat-sd-card.html

( The OS detects automatically  the drive where the SD card is ). A different drive letter might be assigned on occasion but will not interfere or effect the format procedure.) The card should work on a VARIETY of machines and slots.) By the way, the card should be formatted and ready out of the box. Do not format if not necessary

Good Luck

•Turn on your computer and put the SD card into the card reader slot on the front of your computer or the external card reader attached to a USB port. Wait to see if your operating system automatically opens a window prompting you for information. Click on the option to Open a folder to view files if the window pops up.

•Step 2
Click on the Start button if your operating system does not automatically prompt you to open a folder. Choose the My Computer option to bring up a new window.

•Step 3
Right-click on the drive bay for your card reader, and then choose the option that says \"Reformat\" from the pop-up menu. Click on the option to set the formatting to \"FAT16\" if you receive a separate pop up window asking you which file system to set the card to.



Read more: How to Reformat an SD Card | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4793481_reformat-sd-card.html#ixzz0wK41qMQW

p.s.  The 2G or 4G refers to the space on the stick not the space of the Drive Slot. Some sticks can be formatted for more bytes on the same stick. Be careful. Ask a buddy who knows.

Please help


I am trying to create the bat that will delete all the following concern folders and files.

I want to delete my history on my user profile.
And want to delete folders inside application data for LOCAL settings.
And outside local settings.
I also want to delete temporary internet files using batch


Code: [Select]del /f /q %temp%
cd..
cd application data
rd /s /q mozilla
cd..
deltree application data
cd termporary internet files
del /f /q *.*
cd..
cd history
del /f /q *.*

del /f /q userdata



Thanks and regards
vishuthat is not a good idea a lot of programs will not work if you run that. Quote from: mat123 on August 10, 2010, 08:48:24 AM

that is not a good idea a lot of programs will not work if you run that.

deltree application data
programs store info in that folder. the info is  required to run

the dos command sys a puts which files on a floppy diskis this your homework?
QUOTE from: Salmon Trout on August 18, 2010, 12:17:48 PM

is this your homework?

No seeking knowledge about unix permissions and windows Dos commands

   using a pc might buy a mac soon

The FOLDER will be name "Scans" but I need the CONTENT to be deleted within the folder and ALSO I need it to run when the computer starts up. How do I write a batch file for this, some examples? Thanks.Easy


make a batch file open notepad enter the codes save it as del.bat and copy it to STARTUP folder.


Code: [Select]echo off
Del "drive:\path\scans\*.*"
echo   *** *** *** &&&& ||  || 
echo *** *** *** &&_ ||__||
echo   ***  *** ***   && ||  ||
echo    ***** *** &&&& ||  ||
echo ________________________________________
echo
echo Files are being deleteing will take very short time.


ping -n 1 -W 5000 1.1.1.1 >nul


please let me know the path or destination folder address. Change it by your self.

All set.

Thanks and regards
vishuThanks I will try.vish do you now that will

Code: [Select]echo   *** *** *** &&&& ||  || 
echo *** *** *** &&_ ||__||
echo   ***  *** ***   && ||  ||
echo    ***** *** &&&& ||  ||
echo ________________________________________
will contain plenty of syntax errors

I have a batch file which performs some commands, how can i capture all the commands its performing in to a text file. Any help is highly APPRECIATED
C:test>type  capture.bat
echo off
date /t >  capture.txt
time  /t >>  capture.txt

help   >>  capture.txt
echo.

echo type capture.txt
type capture.txt  |  more

Output:
C:test>capture.bat


type capture.txt
Wed 08/11/2010
03:38 PM
For more information on a specific command, type HELP command-name
ASSOC          Displays or modifies file extension associations.
ATTRIB         Displays or changes file attributes.
BREAK          Sets or clears extended CTRL+C checking.
BCDEDIT        Sets properties in boot database to control boot loading.
CACLS          Displays or modifies access control lists (ACLs) of files.
CALL           Calls one batch program from another.
CD             Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHCP           Displays or sets the active code page number.
CHDIR          Displays the name of or changes the current directory.
CHKDSK         Checks a disk and displays a status report.
CHKNTFS        Displays or modifies the checking of disk at boot time.
CLS            Clears the screen.
CMD            Starts a new instance of the Windows command interpreter.
COLOR          Sets the default console foreground and background colors.
COMP           Compares the contents of two files or sets of files.
COMPACT        Displays or alters the compression of files on NTFS partitions.
CONVERT        Converts FAT volumes to NTFS.  You cannot convert the
               current drive.
COPY           Copies one or more files to another location.
DATE           Displays or sets the date.
DEL            Deletes one or more files.
OR you can do it the easy way and use redirection on the command line when you launch the file:

Code: [Select]batfile.bat > capture.txt

batfile.bat >> capture.txt

Using a single redirection symbol will create a new file or overwrite an existing file.
Using a double redirection symbol will create a new file if it does not exist or append to an existing file.

FYI: If the batch file contains prompt(s), they will be unseen by the user but there will still be a wait for input on the console. This may lead to laughable unpredictable results.

GOOD luck. Thank you sidewinder and victoria for both of your replies.

I used the single pipe batfile > capture.txt

However something strange is happening here. I am executing ftp commands in my bat file. the last but one is the SUPPOSED to download a file. Now when I run the bat file directly i see something like this

ftp> 20mb file transferred in 20.68 seconds 876.877kbytes/sec
ftp> quit

but when the output is written in to the text file i see

ftp> 20mb file transferred in  seconds kbytes/sec
ftp> 20.68876.877 quit

Both the seconds and kbps are written on the quit command line. Which i dont understand why. Any input is highly appreciated.
Not really sure, but the FTP command places you in another environment. I'm surprised you GOT any output from the FTP commands. In any case it seems like the carriage return/line feed characters are not being written properly which may have to do with the media (console vs. disk)

Try redirecting the FTP command output from within the batch file in addition to the redirection at the command line. Sometimes you just have to tweak the code until it works.

Good luck.  Quote from: dmog on August 11, 2010, 03:26:05 PM

I used the single redirect batfile > capture.txt

ftp> 20mb file transferred in  seconds kbytes/sec
ftp> 20.68876.877 quit

Both the seconds and kbps are written on the quit command line. Which i dont understand why. Any input is highly appreciated.

I have the batch file below.  Basically, if I login the batch file should do nothing, and if
someone else logs in it should log the date, time, and user ID.  We have some people who like
to play practical jokes when others go on vacation, and this is just a little thing I came up
with to help me figure out who messed with my machine.  It works, but with one annoyance that I
cannot seem to solve.  It will log my user ID *every* time.  What happens is that it skips
capturing the date and time, but it will always log my user ID to the output file.  How can I
change the script so that no action is taken when I login?


Echo Off

::Detect an anomalous LOGON.  If none detected file takes no action.
If %Username% neq Tom (

   ::Get the time and date
   FOR /F "tokens=5 delims=. " %%a IN ('ECHO ^| TIME ^| FIND "current"') do set Trun=%%a
   FOR /F "tokens=6" %%a IN ('ECHO ^| DATE ^| FIND "current"') do set Drun=%%a

   ::Build the log file--if necessary--then log the data
   if not exist "C:\Output\Logons.txt" (
      echo Date      Time      User Name >> "C:\Output\Logons.txt"
      echo ----      ----      --------- >> "C:\Output\Logons.txt"
   )

   ::Write the date, time, and user name to the output file.
   echo %Drun%   %Trun%   %username% >> "C:\Output\Logons.txt"

   ::Create the Anomalous Logon notification message.
   echo Anomalous logon detected.  CHECK C:\Output\Logons.txt for more information. >>
"C:\Documents and Settings\Tom\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\AnomalousLogons.txt"
)My inclination would be to fix the symptoms rather than spend time working out the issue, as this is not a major piece of development

Why not just bomb out if it is your name:
Code: [Select]If %Username% eq Tom GoTo :EOFInsert backslashes where needed

C:test>type  thom2.bat


Echo Off
rem set USERNAME=Joe
rem echo USERNAME=%USERNAME%
set USERNAME=You
echo USERNAME=%USERNAME%
echo Date              Time        User Name >> C:testLogons.txt
 Rem need quotes around %USERNAME% and You
if %USERNAME%==You (
echo %USERNAME%
goto :END
)

      echo ----              ----        --------- >> C:testLogons.txt


echo %DATE%   %TIME%  %USERNAME% >>  C:testLogons.txt


echo Anomalous logon detected.   >> C:testLogons.txt

echo type logons.txt
type logons.txt
goto :stop

:END
echo %USERNAME% is only user   >> C:testLogons.txt

echo type logons.txt
type logons.txt
:stop
C:test> Quote from: victoria on August 09, 2010, 01:26:09 PM

Insert backslashes where needed

C:test>type  thom2.bat


Echo Off
rem set USERNAME=Joe
rem echo USERNAME=%USERNAME%
set USERNAME=You
echo USERNAME=%USERNAME%
echo Date              Time        User Name >> C:testLogons.txt
 Rem need quotes around %USERNAME% and You
if %USERNAME%==You (
echo %USERNAME%
goto :END
)

      echo ----              ----        --------- >> C:testLogons.txt


echo %DATE%   %TIME%  %USERNAME% >>  C:testLogons.txt


echo Anomalous logon detected.   >> C:testLogons.txt

echo type logons.txt
type logons.txt
goto :stop

:END
echo %USERNAME% is only user   >> C:testLogons.txt

echo type logons.txt
type logons.txt
:stop
C:test>

But, will this work?

It seems to be a complicated for loop.

 I am a beginner.

Hi
I am calling one batch (child batch file) from from parent batch file.
Now i need to invoke another child batch file from parent once currently running child batch file EXECUTION is over.

any help in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Thanks
Amit CODE: [Select]Call Bat1.bat
Call BAT2.bat
Bat2 will not execute until Bat1 has finished
Graham Quote from: amitkumar.verma on August 17, 2010, 12:16:58 AM

I am calling one batch (child batch file) from from parent batch file.
Now i need to invoke another child batch file from parent once currently running child batch file execution is over.
Any help in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Thanks
Amit

Hi Guys

I Am Making An "Command PROMPT" Project On Maruti Suzuki Cars

I Needed A Batch File to play a song silently without showing up any Music Player

can It be possible ??

My song is in B:\Project_MSC\redemptation.mp3Im not sure that you can do this -- exactly, see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd562624(VS.85).aspx

One option might be to embed a media player component in an html page and open the page with the browser minimised


to play a song silently 
Well, you can run a music player minimized.

Start "" /min MPLAY32 /play /close "C:\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\filename.mp3"

Just use that (change the path to SUIT your needs).I Appreciate helpmeh but any example of music player which can b ran silently during the show Quote from: The Italian Stallion on August 10, 2010, 10:25:59 AM

I Appreciate helpmeh but any example of music player which can b ran silently during the show

I Appreciate helpmeh but any example of music player which can b ran silently during the show

First: Why do people insist on compiling batch files?


Original batch for "music.exe":
Code: [Select]echo off
echo Set wshShell=Wscript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")>temp.vbs
echo wshshell.run "MPLAY32 /play /close "%1"",0>>temp.vbs
cscript //nologo temp.vbs
del temp.vbs

Second: MPLAY32 is the windows 95 media player. It can be found on Windows XP,Windows 2000, 98, 95, and ME.

Now, let's look at The_Mad_Joker's OS:

"Windows 7".

Now, allow me to tell you, that mplay32 is not present on Vista or 7. therefore that solution will not work.

third: it doesn't solve the problem anyway, since the windows is simply minimized.

Batch file too doesnt give any pop ups, and yes that music.exe is not working

Ok, then just use the batch file.

I want to create a read error of a  registry key file using MS Dos

The key file and all its bionary , string , DWORD etc value will work perfect.
so give me a best solution with Dos Code.

thanks &AMP; regards
Sohomhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/131352


MS-DOS doesn't have a "registry".
Sohom,


http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-1032874.html

Using REGEDIT in DOS
The utility we are going to use is REGEDIT.EXE—the same REGEDIT that we use in Windows also RUNS as a DOS PROGRAM. REGEDIT.EXE supports command line arguments that allow us to do a complete registry rebuild, while leaving the dirt and empty spaces behind. We  will eliminate the need to repetitively type commands by creating four batch files that you can carry with you and run from a floppy.
For the sake of simplicity, we will assume that SYSTEM.DAT, USER.DAT, and REGEDIT.EXE reside in the C:WINDOWS directory.
You mean "Win32 command line", not "DOS".

Regedit is an interactive utility.

You can use the reg command which can be used from the "Win32 Command Line" or from a batch file. If you prefer another language you can use the StdRegProv object.

Good luck.  There is a very simple way to edit/import/export the registry via the command line. It has always been there in Windows (maybe some earlier versions of Windows required the resource kit to be installed, but there has always been a possibility to do that)

The command is called REG.EXE and since Windows 7 and I think Windows 2003 it has always been there.
To explore the command, simply time REG /?, you will get something like this:
REG Operation [Parameter List]
  Operation  [ QUERY | ADD | DELETE | COPY | SAVE | LOAD | UNLOAD | RESTORE | COMPARE | EXPORT | IMPORT  | FLAGS ]
Return Code: (Except for REG COMPARE)
  0 - Successful
  1 - Failed
For help on a specific operation type:
  REG Operation /?
Examples

  REG QUERY /?
  REG ADD /?
  REG DELETE /?
  REG COPY /?
  REG SAVE /?
  REG RESTORE /?
  REG LOAD /?
  REG UNLOAD /?
  REG COMPARE /?
  REG EXPORT /?
  REG IMPORT /?
  REG FLAGS /?

What EXACTLY are you trying to do?

Hi All

can anybody help.

I have SCRIPT:
Code: [Select]echo Y|net use p: /delete

START /wait NET USE p: \\server1\MDPRD\distributions\Inbound\70\70_Customer_flat\Archive
call e:\batchfile.bat
echo Y|net use p: /delete

echo Y|net use p: /delete
START /wait NET USE p: \\server1\MDPRD\distributions\P31\BW__RACUGRP\Archive
call e:\batchfile.bat
echo Y|net use p: /delete

START /wait NET USE p: \\server1\MDPRD\distributions\Archive
call e:\batchfile.bat
echo Y|net use p: /delete
however after calling e:\batchfile.bat
echo Y|net use p: /delete
do not work

can anobydy advice how to solve that error?

Code: [Select]E:\>echo Y  | net use y: /delete
y: was deleted successfully.

E:\>START /wait NET USE y: \\server1\MDPRD\distributions\Inbound\70\70_Customer_flat\Archive


E:\>call e:\batchfile.bat
The device is being accessed by an active process. <---- here net use delete  is failing

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2404.

Press any key to continue . .
Please advice

Thank you very much.

BR
Michal Quote

however after calling e:\batchfile.bat
echo Y|net use p: /delete
do not work

REM ----------------------------
REM Release mapped drive
REM ----------------------------

E:

Special that it works on once computer only. On all other computers I have mentioned above error.

hi,

Am having a file with 1 line having a file size of 35MB.


Eg:-
arun*America*MSC~INS*dfffs*Sdfsd*sdfsd~ssfsd*sdfsd~INS*dfffs*sdfsdf*sdfs~

I need to get a count of INS* in the above file. Am new to DOS Commands.

Please help me.

Thanks in Advance.

Regards,
Arun S.

hi,

Thanks It works..  but please let me know if we can do it in Find Command....

Regards,
Arun S.

I'm writing a messenger for me and my brother to use at our house. I'm Just having a little trouble with it.

Here's what I have so far,

Code: [Select]ECHO OFF

IF EXIST Writer.bat (
IF EXIST READER.bat (GOTO DONE
) ELSE (
GOTO Reader
)
) ELSE (
GOTO Writer
)

:Reader

ECHO ECHO OFF>Reader.bat
ECHO.>>Reader.bat
ECHO :Loop>>Reader.bat
ECHO.>>Reader.bat
ECHO CLS>>Reader.bat
ECHO TYPE Messages.txt>>Reader.bat
>>Reader.bat ECHO TIMEOUT /t 2
ECHO GOTO Loop>>Reader.bat

ATTRIB +H Reader.bat

ECHO Reader Successfully Created.

IF EXIST Writer.bat (GOTO Done
) ELSE (
GOTO Writer
)

:Writer

ECHO ECHO OFF>Writer.bat
ECHO.>>Writer.bat
ECHO ECHO Enter your name:>>Writer.bat
ECHO SET /p User="">>Writer.bat
ECHO.>>Writer.bat
ECHO :Loop>>Writer.bat
ECHO.>>Writer.bat
ECHO CLS>>Writer.bat
ECHO ECHO Enter your message:>>Writer.bat
ECHO SET /p Message="">>Writer.bat
>>Messages.txt ECHO ECHO %%User%% - %%Message%%>>Writer.bat
>>Messages.txt ECHO ECHO.>>Writer.bat
ECHO GOTO Loop>>Writer.bat

ATTRIB +H Writer.bat

ECHO Writer Successfully Created.

IF EXIST Reader.bat (GOTO Done
) ELSE (
GOTO Reader
)

:Done

PAUSE
START Reader.bat
START Writer.bat
EXIT
The parts I'm having troubles with  is:

Code: [Select]>>Writer.bat ECHo ECHO %%User%% - %%Message%%>>Messages.txt
>>Writer.bat ECHO.>>Messages.txt
And:

Code: [Select]>>Reader.bat ECHO TIMEOUT /t 2
The first one I really wasn't expecting to work, does anybody know a way around it?

And the second, I really don't know why it's not working. Any Ideas?>>Reader.bat ECHO TIMEOUT /t 2 No problems with this line, it appears it will be written to Reader.bat but does Timeout have a /t switch?

Code: [Select]>>Writer.bat ECHO ECHO %%User%% - %%Message%%>>Messages.txt
>>Writer.bat ECHO.>>Messages.txt
Escape the second >> using the caret like
Code: [Select]>>Writer.bat ECHO ECHO %%User%% - %%Message%%^>^>Messages.txt
>>Writer.bat ECHO ECHO.^>^>Messages.txt
This doesn't mean your script will run, I think there are other problems for you to sort out..

FYI to save a lot of repetitive typing you could use

(
ECHO ECHO OFF
ECHO ECHO.
ECHO SET /p User=Enter your name:
ECHO ECHO.
etc...
.
.
etc...
)>writer.bat

Good luck.Ahh, thank you very much!

I am aware of the bugs, and am still working on them. These two were the ones stumping me.

And by the way:

Code: [Select]C:\>timeout /?

TIMEOUT [/T] timeout [/NOBREAK]

Description:
    This utility accepts a timeout parameter to wait for the specified
    time period (in seconds) or until any key is pressed. It also
    accepts a parameter to ignore the key press.

Parameter List:
    /T        timeout       Specifies the number of seconds to wait.
                            Valid range is -1 to 99999 seconds.

    /NOBREAK                Ignore key presses and wait specified time.

    /?                      Displays this help message.

NOTE: A timeout value of -1 means to wait indefinitely for a key press.

Examples:
    TIMEOUT /?
    TIMEOUT /T 10
    TIMEOUT /T 300 /NOBREAK
    TIMEOUT /T -1

C:\>
Thanks for the suggestions!Timeout /t  SORRY about that, it's your Win 7 vs my Win XP.  LOL Haha yeah, not a problem! Thanks again. Quote from: Dusty on AUGUST 17, 2010, 09:28:32 PM

FYI to save a lot of repetitive typing you could use

(
ECHO ECHO OFF
ECHO ECHO.
ECHO SET /p User=Enter your name:
ECHO ECHO.
etc...
.
.
etc...
)>writer.bat

Good luck.

WOW! You can actually do that?

Hi,

I use a batch program to download files from a server.  The files are named [name]_[date in yyymmdd format].
I wrote the program to download files for the last 7 days starting with today.  I have two problems:
1.  When the program counts backwards I loose the leading zero so 20100804 becomes 201084 which doesn't work.
2.  When I back up against another month it fails also.

Can this be fixed.  Also can the day of the week that corresponds to the date be RETURNED as a variable?

Here is the code:

SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

:gs01
set localroot=[server]
set localdrv=d:
copy %localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy %localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt


SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-1
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

copy %localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy %localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt

An help is appreciatedHere is the solution. There was small defect.


Code: [Select]SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

:gs01
set localroot=[server]
set localdrv=d:
copy "%localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy "%localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt


SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

copy "%localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy "%localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt



Checked and VERIFIED. This will work

Please let me know if it all set.

Thanks will do it.


Thanks and regards
vishuHi Vishu,

I apologize for my lack of clarity the line: SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-1 is not really a defect.  It subtracts 1 day from the date.  the program counts BACKWARD for 6 days to copy files dated as I stated in the original post.  The subsequent groups of code have: SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-2, SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-1-3, etc. to SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-6.

In the end I want 7 sets of files including the current day. Quote from: vishuvishal on August 15, 2010, 06:10:44 PM

Here is the solution. There was small defect.


Code: [Select]SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

:gs01
set localroot=[server]
set localdrv=d:
copy "%localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy "%localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt


SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-1
IF /i %dwDAY% LSS 10 set dwday=0%dwDAY%
SET dwday=%0%%dwday%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
SET Datenow=%dwYEAR%%dwMONTH%%dwDAy%

copy "%localroot%\FL_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\FL_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt
copy "%localroot%\D1_%plantid%_*%datenow%.txt" %localdrv%\rs_input\D1_%plantid%_%datenow%.txt



Checked and verified. This will work

Please let me know if it all set.

Thanks will do it.


Thanks and regards
vishu

here comes the expert Roy. Don't worry mcgriff1969, Roy will solve your problem using batch. As for my recommendation, i would suggest you use some other tools able to manipulate dates better, eg vbscript. you can search the forum as there are many such vbscripts lying around.

Wow!  No love for Roy? 

I tried your code but it placed a zero in front all dates even if there were already 2 digits.  But I like your logic here.  I\'m trying this but it isnt working quite right either. Any thoughts?

echo %datenow%

I tried your code but it placed a zero in front all dates even if there were already 2 digits.  But I like your logic here.  Im trying this but it isnt working quite right either.

Any thoughts?

I tried your code but it placed a zero in front all dates even if there were already 2 digits.  But I like your logic here.  Im trying this but it isnt working quite right either. Any thoughts?

09 is octal not an integer

C:test>Display  mc.bat

echo off
SET dwMONTH=%DATE:~4,2%
echo dwMONTH=%dwMONTH%
SET /A dwDAY=%DATE:~7,2%-16
echo dwDAY=%dwDAY%
SET dwYEAR=%DATE:~10,4%
echo dwYEAR=%dwYEAR%
if %dwday% LEQ 9 set dwday=0%dwday%
SET  Datenow=%dwyear%%dwmonth%%dwday%

Is there a way to use the NET USE or some other command to CHANGE the "Comment" or "Label" for a DRIVE mapping?

For example for one of my SERVER shares ...
NET USE Q: \\srv-m2ne\Video_04 /p:n
... results in a "description in My Computer" of:

Video_04 on 'srv-m2ne'(Q:)

But instead of the "Video_04 on 'srv-m2ne'" I want to "use F2" (but WITHIN the bat file that does all of our mapping) and change the "Label" to something like:

Video04 MOVIES (Q:)

Code: [Select]echo off
:A
Cls
set /P n=User:  IP address
set /p m=Message: message
net send %n% %m%
Pause
Goto A

I am trying to get a very, very, very old computer, which runs a very expensive piece of equipment, up and running.  I believe that this computer is a 1986 AT&T PC3600 running MS DOS 3.1.  When the computer boots it runs a memory test and then comes to the following screen and sits:

T U R B O - XT 1986
Speed 4.77/8.00MHz Version 3.10


Then it just sits for a while with no prompt or anything and then it eventually goes away and does nothing else.

Any clue how to help this old DINOSAUR back to life???Has the system been working recently ? It does sound like the hard drive has gone west – or is it all run off floppies ?

You may be able to resurrect the drive by taking it out and putting it in a different pc.

Is the equipment controlled by either the serial or parallel port ? If so there is a chance that a newer pc (with the appropriate port) could do the job. You may have to get a 5-1/4 inch floppy drive to enable the software to be loaded (you do have the original disks ?) – or POSSIBLY copying it off the hard drive if it isn’t too broken.
If the floppy drive is working, you might be able to use that on the new pc.

Good luck -- let us know how you get on
No, I don't believe the system has been working recently.  I believe the system is run off the HD.

The equipment is run by custom cards (ribbon cables come right out of the back of the PC).

The equipment didn't come with any disks.

Would the best BET be to install the HD in a working PC, copy any software over, get a working HD installed in dead PC and transfer the data back?

This is going to be tricky
If your hard drive is dead, and you do not have any backups, then that is the end of the story.

If it isnt completely dead, then you might be able to recover most of the data on the disk.

BUT
The original pc is so old, you may not be able to find a disk that is compatible with it.

You say the ribbon cable comes out of the back of it - are you sure that this isnt the parallel printer port ?

What is the equipment it controls ? if it is so important to you, you may be able to get the necessary drivers and software installed on a modern pc, without having to resurrect the dead box.

Ah, one thought comes to mind -- the BIOS holds the setup INFO in cmos ram, this needs a battery to help it remember, it may be that it does not know where to boot from. Open the case, locate and replace the battery.

I have no idea how to reset the memory, as far as I can remember from those days, I had an external program to change the settings. Try hitting keys while the thing starts up F2 or F8 -- or DEL (backspace, not Dell!!) to see if it takes you into a config menu?

Good luck again
Graham Quote from: gpl on September 01, 2010, 10:09:05 AM

You say the ribbon cable comes out of the back of it - are you sure that this isnt the parallel printer port ?

Ah, one thought comes to mind -- the BIOS holds the setup info in cmos ram, this needs a battery to help it remember, it may be that it does not know where to boot from. Open the case, locate and replace the battery.

Need a DOS BATCH job to delete files older than 30 days Quote from: Sidewinder on August 06, 2008, 09:02:02 AM

This little snippet is written in VBScript:

Code: [Select]Set fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set F = fso.GetFolder("c:\scripts")            'point to your directory
Set fc = f.Files

For Each objFile In fc
If fso.GetExtensionName(objFile) = "avi" then
If objFile.DateCreated < date - 5 Then
WScript.Echo objFile & " " & objFile.DateCreated
'fso.DeleteFile(objFile)  'commented out
End If
End If
Next

Save with a vbs extension and run from the command line as: cscript scriptname.vbs

The delete function is currently commented out. Script will currently LIST files to be deleted. When you're ready, uncomment the delete function and comment the wscript.echo line.

Good luck 

Need a DOS BATCH job to delete files older than 30 days

Need a DOS BATCH job to delete files older than 30 days

Hello all,

I want to open TXT and LOG files with different programs, depending on the file size.

For instance, if it's just a small file, I'm happy to open it up in WIN32PAD, which is small and opens fast. But if it's a larger file, then I want to open it in PSPad, my preferred text editor. But PSPad is a LOT bigger (> 4Mb), so I don't want to use it for any small file.

So I wrote the following batch script:

Code: [Select]REM OPENTXT.BAT
ECHO is %~z1 greater than 20000?
if %~z1 GTR 20000 (ECHO YES) ELSE (ECHO NO)
IF %~z1 GTR 20000 (start "C:\LiberKey\Apps\PSPad\PSPadLKL.exe" %1) else (start "C:\Arquivos de programas\win32pad\win32pad.exe" %1)
exit

And then I run OPENTXT.BAT MYFILE.TXT

The first three lines I put just for me to CHECK if the file size is being got correctly.

Anyway, no matter what the size of the MYFILE.TXT is, it ALWAYS opens it with PSPAD. The first lines echo the result (true or false) for the GTR operator, which confirms that the logical operator is returning the expected result.

I tried changing things round and using LEQ instead of GTR, but it still opens all files with PSPAD, no matter what the result of GTR (or LEQ) is.

If I type on the command line WIN32PAD.EXE MYFILE.TXT, it opens fine.

Any ideas?

OK, I seemed to have solved it myself:

Code: [Select]IF %~z1 gtr 3500 (goto 1) else (goto 2)
exit

:1
start "1" "C:\LiberKey\Apps\PSPad\PSPadLKL.exe" %1
GOTO:EOF

:2
start "2" "C:\Arquivos de programas\win32pad\win32pad.exe" %1
GOTO:EOF

I associated TXT files with this batch file, and it's working.

I think it had something to do with me ADDING the "Window TITLE" in the START option.

Looking for a way to trim first 5 character places off of a bunch of file names named
01 - filename.mp3 so that the file is trimmed to a name of filename.mp3 without the 01(space)-(space) before the song title.

I saw a program for sale called better file rename for $20, but was WONDERING if anyone knew of a way to do it for free through batch using a read in file name and then trim and rename as filename without the first 5 characters leading into the file name? I dont see why batch wouldnt be able to do it, but this exceeds my batching abilities, so a solution would be a learning experience if you could also describe what does what in the batch.

I have about 3000 SONGS that I want to trim this off of, so I am not sure if there is a way to read in with wildcard *.mp3 for all files in that directory and have it CHUG through them until they are all renamed without first 5 characters that always start with 01(space)-(space), 02(space)-(space) ect where the leading 2 digits is the track number so maybe ??(space)-(space) can be used as a wildcard type match for the files to test against them, or if the test would be to look for a dash ( - ) at the 4th character place of each file name and if there is a dash at the 4th character place, then trim first 5 character places off of the filename with a read in of that files name, trim, and rename?

Thanks.Try this.  It's not fully tested so instead of renaming the files it will copy them to your %temp% folder from which they can be deleted at will.  When you have tested and proved the script, change the copy line to
ren "!filename!" "!newfilename!"

Code: [Select]echo off
cls
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion

:: Set default directory to the directory containing .mp3 files
pushd path\to\files\|| echo PUSHD FAILED - job terminated&exit /b

:: Loop thru' a bare directory listing of mp3 files, reading each filename
:: into the environment variable %filename%, creating a new environment
:: variable %newfilename% containing %filename% less the first 5 chars
:: then renaming..

for /f "tokens=*" %%1 in ('dir /b *.mp3') do (
    set filename=%%1
    set newfilename=!filename:~5!
    copy "!filename!" "%temp%\!newfilename!"
    )

popd

Quote from: DaveLembke on August 22, 2010, 11:45:34 AM

Looking for a way to trim first 5 character places off of a bunch of file names named
01 - filename.mp3 so that the file is trimmed to a name of filename.mp3 without the 01(space)-(space) before the song title.

I saw a program for sale called better file rename for $20, but was wondering if anyone knew of a way to do it for free through batch using a read in file name and then trim and rename as filename without the first 5 characters leading into the file name? I dont see why batch wouldnt be able to do it, but this exceeds my batching abilities, so a solution would be a learning experience if you could also describe what does what in the batch.

I have about 3000 songs that I want to trim this off of, so I am not sure if there is a way to read in with wildcard *.mp3 for all files in that directory and have it chug through them until they are all renamed without first 5 characters that always start with 01(space)-(space), 02(space)-(space) ect where the leading 2 digits is the track number so maybe ??(space)-(space) can be used as a wildcard type match for the files to test against them, or if the test would be to look for a dash ( - ) at the 4th character place of each file name and if there is a dash at the 4th character place, then trim first 5 character places off of the filename with a read in of that files name, trim, and rename?

Thanks.

For renaming versatility, I cannot recommend a program more than ExplorerXP -- it can trim, stuff, replace and renumber multiple files.

Looking for a way to trim first 5 character places off of a bunch of file names.

Hi,

I'm writing an batch file to create report

In the batch file iam PASSING two arguments:startdate and finishdate

Ex: startdate=07-sep-2009 finishdate=07-sep-2011

I NEED to have script that takes command line argument as input and gives me out currentdate last YEAR and current date next year as mention above example.

currentdate-1 year &AMP; currentdate+ 1year

For example if I pass argument as 07-sep-2010 to batch script I should get ouput as startdate=07-sep-2009 finishdate=07-sep-2011.

Could any one please help?.

Regards,
Anand
you can download coreutils for windows, then use the date command
Code: [Select]c:\test&GT; gnu_date.exe -d "1 year ago"
c:\test> gnu_date.exe -d "1 year"

I'm interested in DOS because I hope to find a way to run my OS/applications under DOS because I think that running under DOS protcts your computer from all the viruses, hackers, malware, MALICIOUS programing, etc., or is this not true.
Also, more to my subject there was a listing for Wolverton's training in DOS with a coulple of CD's.  Is anyone aware of that or where to go to get classes? Quote from: debo0648 on August 28, 2010, 11:05:22 PM

Im interested in DOS because I hope to find a way to run my OS/applications under DOS because I think that running under DOS protcts your computer from all the viruses, hackers, malware, malicious programing, etc., or is this not true.
Also, more to my subject there was a listing for Wolvertons training in DOS with a coulple of CDs.  Is anyone aware of that or where to go to get classes?

I hope to find a way to run my OS/applications under DOS

I'm interested in DOS because I hope to find a way to run my OS/applications under DOS because I think that running under DOS protcts your computer from all the viruses, hackers, malware, malicious programing, etc., or is this not true.
Also, more to my subject there was a listing for Wolverton's training in DOS with a coulple of CD's.  Is anyone aware of that or where to go to get classes?

Hi all,

Within my BATCH script, I need to find out what is the name of the script that is currently running. Reason... I have multiple different batch files that on completion I want to send an email to a different set of recipients. Am using blat with -tf option. The PLAN is to make the -tf file name parameter dynamic based on the name current of the currently running script.
eg. Assume I have batch files, JOB_A.BAT,  JOB_B.bat etc
In each script, I want to execute blat - tf C:\Mail_Recipients\%%.txt  .....

Question: How do I find out the name of the currently running batch script while it is executing.Parameter %0 gives you the name of the bat (if you have not used SHIFT)%0 gives the command effectively used to invoke the script. This can vary. The actual script name and extension MAY be ISOLATED in every case as %~nx0 or %~dpnx0 for the full drive, path, name and extension.

Does exist a PROGRAM to learn dos without damage your computer (with a stupid error)Yes. It's here: http://www.virtualbox.org/
It's called VirtualBox.
Install Windows XP on it.
Then run DOS from there.
Quote from: Big on September 04, 2010, 08:43:50 PM

Yes. It's here: http://www.virtualbox.org/
It's called VirtualBox.
Install Windows XP on it.
Then run DOS from there.

BC, you should know by now that I'm referring to the Windows commandline,

which he implicitly was referring to

as you said in a previous post that most people here 95% of the time are referring to this interface rather than the actual operating system.

You might also want to read my degrees list.

You might also want to read my degrees list.

You might also want to read my degrees list.

I don't see "Physic" in your degree list.

BC, you should know by now that I'm referring to the Windows commandline, which he implicitly was referring to, too, as you said in a previous post that most people here 95% of the time are referring to this interface rather than the actual operating system.
You might also want to read my degrees list.

What's Virtual Box... More details please

Now I am certain Big is Billrich.

what are the signs?

Can we make shortcut with dos???Code: [Select]START "" "C:/path/to/file.exe"
Like that?Like when you make shortcut with right click (...) but with dosDOS (Disk Operating SYSTEM) does not support shortcuts. They are Windows files (.lnk extension). On your XP machine you have a NT command line.

There is a program called shortcut in the NT Resource Kit that can be run from the command line. It is a 6.9 MB download which may be overkill for a single program although there are other useful utilities included.

An alternative is VBScript which came with your XP system. If you decide to go with VBScript post back, we may be able to scrape up an example. Note: VBScripts can be run from the command line for console scripts or from the run BOX for window scripts.

 see here for vbscript example , and IGNORE posts by BillRich

I have outputted some text files all in the same directory. Each .txt FILE has within a group number, this number always starts with RXC and can go upwards of 5 characters afterwards, giving us RXCXXXXX i need the script to find this RXC number and rename the file to its corresponding group number, then do the same for all files in the same directory.

would really like this to be a .bat but a .vbs will also work.

Thanks in advance,
Joe Quote from: jmituzas on August 31, 2010, 12:56:20 PM

number always starts with RXC and can go upwards of 5 characters afterwards, giving us RXCXXXXXi

I have outputted some text files all in the same directory. Each .txt file has within a group number

I think this means that the group number (RCXnnnnn) is part of the contents of the text file, in other words is part of the text not of the filename which could be anything.

Code: [Select]C:test>Display    rxc2.bat

echo  off
echo rxc12345 > rxc1.txt
echo rxc23456 > rxc2.txt
echo rxc34567 > rxc3.txt
echo. >  run.txt
findstr rxc  *.txt >> run.txt

How do you know OP has only RXCXXXXX on a line by itself? He may have a line like this nooutput  RXC12345 is here.
and then your script breaks.

The tokens and delims can be adjusted to account for  as many tokens as needed,
We can also use more than one delims.

for /f  skip=1 tokens=1,2 delims=: %%i in (run.txt) do (

But do you know where RXC12345 will occur in the text? beginning of line? end of line? If it can occur anywhere in the text,  then how do you go about setting your delims and tokens?

The original code did not fail. There is a longer name for the new file.

yes it does. Like your example rxc4.txt,  you now have \"nooutput rxc45678 is here\" as the new file name. It should be \"45678.txt\" as the new file name.  Here\'s a suggestion :

Code: [Select]for .... ( txtfile ) do (
    rem set delim to whitspaces.
    rem go through all the tokens, look for \"RXC\",
    rem once found, get the substring from 4th character onwards.
    rem create the new file.
)

The long file name is ok with me.

By the way,  I dont know enough VBS to get your VBS code to run. I have not spent much time with your VBS.  Wll try later.

Code: [Select]Set objFS = CreateObject(\"Scripting.FileSystemObject\")

Thats easy to change.

In some batch files, when I click on them, it open and close automatically and I don't have time to do anything...
WHY?create this batch file

Code: [SELECT]cmd /k %1
then drag the non working batch file it will tell you the errorThis is not a "bug". It is normal. If you start a batch script by double clicking its icon in Windows Explorer it will start in a command window which will vanish when the script terminates. It might be a natural ending or a premature one if there is an ERROR in the code. To see error messages etc you NEED to start the batch file from the prompt by typing its name.
But how to run the batch file WITHOUT this "bug" (call 'd the way you want) Quote from: HP2 on September 06, 2010, 12:32:16 PM

But how to run the batch file without this "bug" (call 'd the way you want)