Set Variable to File Contents in Batch File 1

[tekdudedude]

Hello,

I have a text file that is auto-generated which contains one line of data (less than 25 characters). In a simple batch file (.bat) how can set the value of a variable to the contents of that file?

Thanks,

TD

 

[LWComputingMVP]

In a batch file, use the following line:

for /f "tokens=*" %%a in (text-file.txt) do set myvar=%%a

This will only work properly if there is ONE line of text in the text file. Further, the environment variable will only be valid during the cmd session - exit and start another command prompt and it's gone.

 

[tekdudedude]

lwcomputing,

Thanks - very useful!

TD