Batch file with filename of 12 char instead of only 8 ?

[cgkeller]

In the good old DOS days, I used a very good program called "Brief" with which I was able able to create batch files, but the filename was limited to 8 char, like
586-AMD5.bat.

Does a similar program exist which would allow me to make batch files with filenames of 12 char in lenght or longer?

Your input would be very much appreciated.

Charles.

 

[vacunita]

I'm not sure I understand..

For real DOS, filenames can only be 8 characters in length, no more. That's an OS limitation that cannot be circumvented.

For Windows command prompts (from win98 to Vista) you can have longer filenames by just saving therm with longer filenames, and address them with the "~X" notation.
Where X is a number.

That is: Suppose your filename is twelvecharac.bat

You would access the bat file like:

twelve~1.bat

That's the default collapse of filenames to the 8.3 standard. the "~1" part is to discriminate amongst files that start with the same first 6 characters.

Like filenamehis.bat and filenamemine.bat

would be filena~1.bat and filena~2.bat.






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[linney]

Enclosing the whole path in "Quotes" in your batch file is the normal procedure in the pseudo Dos of Windows.

Whether any of the programs listed here are of any use to you, only your inspection will tell?

Caches, Batches, and Freeware, Oh My!

http://langa.com/newsletters/2004/2004-04-08.htm

AutoIt-- Freeware:

http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/

AutoHotkey

http://www.autohotkey.com

 

[guitarzan]

Wow... "Brief"... haven't thought of that program in ages very powerful, if you could memorize the dozens of keystroke combinations needed to do anything!

If I'm understanding your question correctly, to make a batch file, just use Notepad.

 

[cgkeller]

Thank you Vacunita, Linney and Guitarzan,

Your inputs were very valuable to me. I liked the abbreviation suggested by Vacunita "twelve~1.bat", I did
not know that. The articles suggested by Linney (Batches by Fred Langa were good, so is Autoit. I noticed that Notepad suggested by Guitarzan works well for simple batch files. You solved my problems.
Charles.

 

[RuralGuy]

Brief sure brings back memories. Found this ShareWare that may also work for you.

HTH RuralGuy (RG for short) acXP winXP Pro
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[RuralGuy]

OK...how about the URL????

http://www.safesite.com/product.php[id]95771[cid]25[SiteID]digibuy

HTH RuralGuy (RG for short) acXP winXP Pro
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