How to .... DOS batch file? 1

[robWhitz]

I need to write a simple batch program to rename some files, based on system date. Can someone provide me some useful links where I make reference to?

Appreciate it lotz.

 

[mscallisto]

http://www.computerhope.com/msdos.htm

is very good and there is a section covering Batch files.

If you describe your batch needs maybe we can help.

 

[robWhitz]

Thanks for the link. I manage to search the info that I wanted. However, the next step I need to do is to make multiple copies of a file.

For example:
I have a original template file (e.g. template.txt). I want to copy that file out to 10 other files (e.g myfile01.txt, myfile02.txt .... myfile10.txt). How can I make use of batch to 'loop' it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[mscallisto]

FOR %%a in (01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10) DO copy x.txt x%%a.txt

 

[mscallisto]

Also
If you need help setting this up as a batch file let me know

 

[robWhitz]

Hi mscallisto,
I managed to use the code that you provided, but I do not understand why ut'x '0 file(s) copied'. The variables are changed correctly.

Please help. Thanks

 

[robWhitz]

Found out the problem. It was coz I created an empty text file, which is not acceptable by the system. As soon I insert some dummy data, the code works. Thanks, mscallisto. You have been a great help.