Setting a Variable In a Batch File

[tekdudedude]

Hello,

I need to reset the value of a variable based on an if condition. It does not seem that a set statement works within an IF clause.

Example

@echo off
set VAR=1
if "%XFER%" == "1" (
   set VAR=2
)

echo %VAR%

The above will output the value 1, i.e. as if the set statement in the IF clause did not exist.

What can you recommend?

Thanks,

TD

 

[rjs]

Trick question right? You are setting VAR but testing for XFER.

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[tekdudedude]

>> Trick question right? You are setting VAR but testing for XFER.

Oop thanks for pointing that out (mistake).

@echo off
set VAR=1
if "%VAR%" == "1" (
   set VAR=2
)

echo %VAR%

Problem still exists as far as I have tested. Type was in my example.

Any suggestions?

Thanks again,

TD

 

[LawnBoy]

The code you last posted works fine for me....

"We must fall back upon the old axiom that when all other contingencies fail, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sherlock Holmes

 

[tfg13]

Lawnboy is right. Worked for me too.