Create a batch file that uses part of the file name as a variable

[PJhacker]

I would like to create a .bat the that reads all of the files in a specific directory and copies them to a unique directory based upon the file name.

Here is a sample of files it my p:\master directory. The directory actually contains approx 500 files

ITM90236.CSV
ITM90236.HST
ITM90254.CSV
ITM90254.HST
ITM90334.CSV
ITM90334.HST
ITM90669.CSV
ITM90669.HST

I want to use the number in the file name and copy the files to that directory P:\Master\90236.

My current batch file has a entry for number.

 

[SkipVought]

Hi, and welcome to Tek-Tips.

This forum is rather moldy, not having any active postings for years.

Please tell us what BASIC you are using. There are other more current forums here that address various BASICs.

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[PJhacker]

Sorry and thank you, This is not a Basic programming language question. It is a question for Dos / Windows .bat files. I will try to find the correct thread to post this under.

 

[SkipVought]

Its a Windows question. Search for your version of Windows.

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