Batch files

[mf11]

I am interested in learning how to create batch file for NT work stations through the cmd prompt. Is there anything online that gives helpful instructions or tips on how to create them?
Thanks for any suggestions.
mf11

 

[jrbarnett]

Hi,

There isn't any resource that I know of specifically relating to batch files, but if you look up using the command prompt (cmd.exe and command.com), and the best way to edit them is with a text editor such as notepad, but put double quotes around the name so it won't add a .txt extension on the end of the filename.
Basically at its simplest, a batch file is a list of commands executed one by one, but as complexity increases it can include parameters, reference environment variables, loop through lists of files and branch out to subroutines and call external programs and act on their results etc.

John

 

[mattjurado]

For complex NT batch files and scripts, I highly reading "Windows NT Shell Scripting."

For just creating basic NT batch files, check out

http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm

Matt J.

 

[PAndersen]

Further information at

http://www.cotse.com/Ntcommands/ntcmdsCommands_Index4.html#00000023

http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/405/29/2.html

 

[Marcs41]

Some other links:

http://www.pressroom.com/~tglbatch/index.html

http://www.fpschultze.de/bss.htm

Marc
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