Batfiles: The DOS batch file programming handbook & tutorial © 1997-2003 by Laurence Soucy
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All pages on this site were designed using Netscape in Windows on a PC (not a Mac or a Unix/Linux box). If you use Windows, you should use Netscape so you can view the pages as intended. If you use IE, pages may be rendered incorrectly. Entire sections of pages may be displaced or disappear altogether, image links may have blue lines around them where there should be borders, some text may be difficult to read, and some text may not appear. HTML
Pages that display the "Valid HTML 4.01" gif are validated. Unfortunately, the web site host may append javascript code to pages so they do not validate, even though the pages are valid as uploaded. The erroroneously appended code should not, however, cause any problems. About the batch code
ALL batch code on this site was tested in MS-DOS 6.22 in English. If batch code was tested with a different DOS version, this will be indicated where the individual code is presented. Most code probably ought to work in DOS 7.x, but some will not. This is the fault of DOS 7.x and not the batch files. One of the more notable problems are spaces in directory and file names. It is clear that batch file writing is discouraged in DOS 7.x. Requirements
The following requirements must be met in order to run the batch programs on this site.
1. The %TEMP% variable must be set to a valid, writeable directory with sufficient space for batch created temp files as well as those generated by DOS itself. A minimum of 2Mb free space is recommended for working with batch files, but keep in mind that some programs, and especially printing jobs may require significantly more space. Vital: The %temp% directory must not have an extension; c:\temp.dir.
2. The environment must be large enough to contain all variables used by the batch files. It is strongly recommended to permanently increase the environment via a shell statement in your config.sys file, such as: SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM/E:1536 /F /P Note that the /F switch is important. The number of bytes you require will vary according to how many variables are normally set on startup. Use envsize.bat and add 1142 to your result. This should give you the environment size needed.
3. All the external DOS commands used by the batch files must be present.
4. The PATH must be correctly set so all needed DOS commands, including command.com, are available. Main goals of site
The primary goal of this site is to empower individuals with the ability to gain control over their own computer and programs, so this is a place of learning and hopefully of inspiration. Where ideas and methods take precedence over quick solutions, though some of the latter may also be found here. The secondary goal is a comprehensive presentation of DOS batch file solutions for practical computing problems. How to use the batch files
The easiest way to use the batch files presented on these pages is to highlight, copy and paste the desired batch file, correcting any wrapped lines, and save it as the batch file in a directory which is in your path. Note that due to the HTML rendering, some characters may need to be added or changed afterwards. Sites currently on-line (subject to change without notice!).
DK host: http://users.telenor.dk/~dsl645578/batfiles.htm
US host: https://www.angelfire.com/blues/batfiles/ (mirror - under renovation)
To add a bookmark to this site now, right click on http://purl.oclc.org/net/batfiles/batfiles.htm and choose: Add Bookmark. This is a Persistent Uniform Resource Locator, also known as a PURL, and will never change. By using the PURL, you will avoid a dead link (if you link to this site from your own page) and you will always have access, even if this site is moved to a different server. Official reference site
This site has been designated as a reference text for the following computer courses.
"CMPS 205 Software II: Advanced Setup, Customization and Automation"
Northwest Indian College - 2522 Kwina Road,
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A. 98226
"CSNT114: Beginning Computers"
Lake Washington Technical College - 1605 132nd Avenue,
Nebraska - Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A. 98034-8506
"Network & Systems Technologies: CGS 1560 Introduction to DOS"
Florida Community College at Jacksonville - 501 W. State Street,
Jacksonville Florida, U.S.A. 32202
Copyright
Permission is hereby granted to make copies of this material for personal use only. This copyrighted material may not, in whole or in part, be redistributed or republished in any form, including electronically or as printed matter, without express written permission from the author. Windows for Workgroups and 32-bit file access warning!
If you use WfW 3.1x, be aware that when 32-bit file access is enabled, the standard IF exist DIR\nul test is broken. Since this test is used extensively, results may be unpredictable (Also be aware that this test does not work on CD-ROM drives). In addition, the DIR and VOL commands do not output "Volume Serial Number". These breaks only exist when Windows is running and 32BFA is enabled. Email the author
If you wish to use this material in your teaching, or if you have any comments or suggestions, please email the author, Batfiles HotPOP.com
Note: Due to the volume of requests and the increase of obligations, I am simply unable to continue answering batch questions via email as of 19 July 2001. Disclaimer
Neither the author nor anyone connected to or affiliated with this site, may be held liable for loss or damage incurred by using code or following advice presented within these pages. Who uses this site?
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