Batch Scripts

the-keeper

ok, i know u guys are probably sick of me but i think ive throwen myself in too deep too quickly with batch scripts. i need to know the basics about batch because im finding things like loops confusing when too many parameters and such are added. thanks for the help

kryyst

Just start Here with the ABC's and work up from there.

ardichoke

In addition to kryyst's link, check out these.

http://commandwindows.com/batch.htm
http://www.osix.net/modules/article/?id=755
http://www.infionline.net/~wtnewton/batch/batguide.html

Batch scripting is like any kind of programming. You have to learn the basics, no matter how useless they seem, before you delve into the "fun" stuff. If you don't you're just dooming yourself to frustration. Take the time to go over the basics before you start trying to write complex scripts. If the web resources aren't enough, you might want to consider getting yourself a more in-depth book. Ex:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Programming-Absolute-Beginner/dp/1592000851/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275722265&sr=8-6
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Scripting-Self-Paced-Learning-Pro-Other/dp/0735619816/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275722265&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Admin-Scripting-Little-Black/dp/1932111158/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275722333&sr=8-17

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the-keeper

thanks guys, your a great hand =]

Shorty

The main thing is to keep it simple tonstart with until you have done a few. It will gets easier as you learn.