Parameter '?' in shortcut that makes that a input box appears 1

[ascht]

Once upon a time in Win 95 I had a shortcut to start a batch file.
When I double-clicked the shortcut, a Windows-Dialog appeared, where I could enter my parameter.
Then the Batchfile run with this parameter.

But I can not remember how it worked. I think there was a special syntax in the Target Field of the shortcut, probably a Questionmark.

Do you have any idea how to do this?

Ascht

The Batchfile looked like this:

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Set pj=%1
call runProject.bat
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[wolluf]

Are you thinking of the Choice command?

 

[ascht]

No, its not the Choice command.
I did not use any additional tool. It's implemented in the Windows OS.
Only a dialog box with one field, similar to the Run-DialogBox appeared.

 

[wolluf]

Sorry - I do remember this feature too, but can't remember what needs supplying to the target field either.

 

[wolluf]

PAndersen gave this link in another thread - may be useful

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,94530,00.asp