.BAT Commands

Slapshot · 10-12-2008, 01:36 PM

Hey, I need some help with a .bat program.

I need to code a script that will copy all the files in a certain directory and paste them to another specified directory.

So for example, the user will be prompted with the .bat file asking what the full path to the directory of the files are. Then it will copy all the files in that directory and paste them into C:\directory_name_here.

Thanks in advance.

**jamiemac2005** · 10-12-2008, 02:56 PM

Hey, i think something like this will do it:

Code:

@ECHO OFF
rem Prompt for the directory
set /p theDirectory="Please type the name of the directory: "
rem if it doesnt exist jump to the error
IF NOT EXIST %theDirectory% GOTO NOTFOUND
rem else copy the files
copy %theDirectory%\* C:\directory_name_here\
rem and output a nice message
ECHO Files copied from %theDirectory% to C:\directory_name_here
rem goto the end of the file(skipping the error)
GOTO END
:NOTFOUND
ECHO The directory %theDirectory% could not be found
:END
pause

if you don't want to leave the files in the source directory(the one the user enters) then change "copy" to "move".

Cheers,
Jamey

Slapshot · 10-12-2008, 04:45 PM

Thanks Jamie, actually I had pretty much finished the script halfway but that snippet you posted was a big help. Thanks.

**jamiemac2005** · 10-12-2008, 04:47 PM

Thats okay =]

Slapshot · 10-12-2008, 04:55 PM

Also, I want this program to run everytime someone starts their computer if they set it to. Is there a way to store a setting? Like if %arg1% = yes then it will run on startup elseif $arg1% = no it won't. The purpose of this is to keep the 2 folders in sync. Also, is there a way to limit the files that are being copied to .mp3's only?

Slapshot · 10-12-2008, 09:10 PM

And also, is there a way to disable antiviruses and firewalls temporarily via cmd commands?

**jamiemac2005** · 10-13-2008, 06:05 AM

I don't know of a way to store a setting, other than maybe reading and writing to a file and the program would have to run on every startup whether it's supposed to or not and then just skip syncing or not.

The routine could go something like:

Code:

IF NOT EXIST settings.txt GOTO SKIP
:FOUND
for /F %%x in (settings.txt) do (if %%x==1 GOTO SKIP)
rem the rest of the code would go here
echo this code will be run if the settings are set to 0
echo else it will be skipped
:SKIP

and then settings.txt would have to have the contents "1" to skip

To limit the files being copied you could change

Code:

copy %theDirectory%\* C:\directory_name_here\

to

Code:

copy %theDirectory%\*.mp3 C:\directory_name_here\

As for the antivirus i don't think theres a way to disable all antivirus programs and each of them will have different methods so you'd have to research the specific antivirus programs to find a way.

Cheers,
Jamey

Slapshot · 10-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Thanks.

But wouldn't I need to include a full path to the .txt?

Slapshot · 10-13-2008, 08:41 AM

Sorry I know I'm asking a lot...

Also, is there a way to save ipconfig info?

**jcgriff2** · 10-13-2008, 09:24 AM

Hi. . .

To save ipconfig ionfo - @ the cmd prompt type:

Code:

ipconfig /all > "%userprofile%\documents\ipconfig.txt"

Or you can copy/paste - right-click near the top of the "DOS" screen, select Edit, select Paste. The hit Enter if need be.

Any others? Ask away!

Regards. . .

JC

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**jamiemac2005** · 10-13-2008, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slapshot

But wouldn't I need to include a full path to the .txt?

Well in the example i gave you i'd tested it, you could use a full or relative path. (in the example "settings.txt" was in the same folder)

Slapshot · 10-13-2008, 10:45 AM

Ah okay, thanks guys :)

**jamiemac2005** · 10-13-2008, 04:07 PM

Glad to help, post back if you have any more problems. I know it's a little off topic but you can "convert" batch files to .exes as if they're compiled using this tool: http://www.f2ko.de/English/b2e/download.php

I use it now and then to avoid people modifying my programs, ruining their computer and blaming me. It can also be used to just hide source code, etc. (Numerous advantages over having a batch file.)

Cheers,
Jamey

Slapshot · 10-13-2008, 04:35 PM

I already use that :D

**jamiemac2005** · 10-13-2008, 09:23 PM

hah =] goodgood.

10-12-2008, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	.BAT Commands Hey, I need some help with a .bat program. I need to code a script that will copy all the files in a certain directory and paste them to another specified directory. So for example, the user will be prompted with the .bat file asking what the full path to the directory of the files are. Then it will copy all the files in that directory and paste them into C:\directory_name_here. Thanks in advance.

10-12-2008, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands Thanks Jamie, actually I had pretty much finished the script halfway but that snippet you posted was a big help. Thanks.

10-12-2008, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,884 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: .BAT Commands Thats okay =] __________________ Myspace

10-12-2008, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands Also, I want this program to run everytime someone starts their computer if they set it to. Is there a way to store a setting? Like if %arg1% = yes then it will run on startup elseif $arg1% = no it won't. The purpose of this is to keep the 2 folders in sync. Also, is there a way to limit the files that are being copied to .mp3's only?

10-12-2008, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands And also, is there a way to disable antiviruses and firewalls temporarily via cmd commands?

10-13-2008, 06:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,884 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: .BAT Commands I don't know of a way to store a setting, other than maybe reading and writing to a file and the program would have to run on every startup whether it's supposed to or not and then just skip syncing or not. The routine could go something like: Code: IF NOT EXIST settings.txt GOTO SKIP :FOUND for /F %%x in (settings.txt) do (if %%x==1 GOTO SKIP) rem the rest of the code would go here echo this code will be run if the settings are set to 0 echo else it will be skipped :SKIP and then settings.txt would have to have the contents "1" to skip To limit the files being copied you could change Code: copy %theDirectory%\* C:\directory_name_here\ to Code: copy %theDirectory%\*.mp3 C:\directory_name_here\ As for the antivirus i don't think theres a way to disable all antivirus programs and each of them will have different methods so you'd have to research the specific antivirus programs to find a way. Cheers, Jamey __________________ Myspace

10-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands Thanks. But wouldn't I need to include a full path to the .txt?

10-13-2008, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands Sorry I know I'm asking a lot... Also, is there a way to save ipconfig info?

10-13-2008, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Supp Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Great State of New Jersey - away from the gross corruption of the Riverside County, CA, SO office. SHAMEFUL ! Posts: 10,132 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: .BAT Commands Hi. . . To save ipconfig ionfo - @ the cmd prompt type: Code: ipconfig /all > "%userprofile%\documents\ipconfig.txt" Or you can copy/paste - right-click near the top of the "DOS" screen, select Edit, select Paste. The hit Enter if need be. Any others? Ask away! Regards. . . JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread Glad to be home in the Great State of New Jersey ! !

10-13-2008, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands Ah okay, thanks guys :)

10-13-2008, 04:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,884 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: .BAT Commands Glad to help, post back if you have any more problems. I know it's a little off topic but you can "convert" batch files to .exes as if they're compiled using this tool: http://www.f2ko.de/English/b2e/download.php I use it now and then to avoid people modifying my programs, ruining their computer and blaming me. It can also be used to just hide source code, etc. (Numerous advantages over having a batch file.) Cheers, Jamey __________________ Myspace

10-13-2008, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Slapshot Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 325 OS: Vista	Re: .BAT Commands I already use that :D

10-13-2008, 09:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
jamiemac2005 Design Team Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 1,884 OS: Vista, various linux distros	Re: .BAT Commands hah =] goodgood. __________________ Myspace