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A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier. | A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier. | ||
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| - | + | *A computer | |
| - | + | *A Windows (or DOS) operating system | |
| - | + | *A text editor (such as notepad) | |
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''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.'' | ''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.'' | ||
| - | [[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo|Tell me more about '''echo''']] | + | *[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo|Tell me more about '''echo''']] |
| - | [[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]] | + | *[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]] |
| - | [[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause|Why is there a pause?]] | + | *[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause|Why is there a pause?]] |
| - | [[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]] | + | *[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]] |
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Let's Make A Batch File
A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
You'll need:
*A computer
*A Windows (or DOS) operating system
*A text editor (such as notepad)
We'll start with the basics:
- Create a new text file. (Right click>>New>>Text Document)
- Rename your text file. Change the extension from .txt to .bat
- Open your .bat file in your text editor. You can drag and drop it into your editor from Windows.
- Add the following text to the file:
@echo The echo command repeats back whatever you type after it. @pause
- Save your file without any formatting (Plain text).
- Double click your .bat file to execute the commands.
Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.
