Creating Simple Batch Files in DOS
Module Q11hd
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Audience:
This is for people who want to practice writing straight-forward DOS batch
files in order to simplify repetitive tasks. They are expected to know
how to use a simple text editor and understand the principles of DOS batch
file, as explained in module Q10cd.
Objectives:
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Create a batch file using a simple editor
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Save the batch file with the proper extension
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Use more than one command-line parameter in a batch file
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Document the file with either REM, ECHO, or colon (:)
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Turn echo on and off
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Use labels in a batch file
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About this document...
Module Q11hd: Creating Simple Batch Files in DOS
This document is part of a modular instruction series in Computer Information
Systems. For more information, see the overview
or the list of modules in this series, Q Modules: Operating
Systems. This document has been used in the following classes:
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Author:
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Laurence
J. Krieg
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Institution:
- Department
of Computer Information Systems, Washtenaw
Community College
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History:
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Original: 23 Feb 1998
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Copyright:
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Copyright © 1998, Laurence J. Krieg.
Instructors: You may point to this file in your Web-based materials.
Students: you may make a copy for your personal use.
All other uses: contact the author, Laurence
J. Krieg for permission.