It's programming time!/Batch/Intro - Revision history

Underside at 02:29, 16 July 2016

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 02:29:10 GMT

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	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]		*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]
	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]		*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]
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		+	[[Category:It's programming time!/Batch\|Intro]]

Underside at 01:24, 16 July 2016

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:24:12 GMT

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	A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.		A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
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-	<div style="padding:0px ~~40px~~;">You'll need:	+	<div style="padding:0px 20px;">You'll need:
-	<div style="padding:0px ~~40px~~;">	+	<div style="padding:0px 20px;">
	*A computer		*A computer
	*A Windows (or DOS) operating system		*A Windows (or DOS) operating system

Underside: /* Let's Make A Batch File */

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:23:49 GMT

Let's Make A Batch File

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	A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.		A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
-	<div style="~~left-margin~~:40;">You'll need:	+	</div>
-	<div style="~~left-margin~~:40;">*A computer	+	<div style="padding:0px 40px;">You'll need:
		+	<div style="padding:0px 40px;">
		+	*A computer
	*A Windows (or DOS) operating system		*A Windows (or DOS) operating system
	*A text editor (such as notepad)		*A text editor (such as notepad)
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Underside at 01:22, 16 July 2016

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:22:13 GMT

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	A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.		A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
-	You'll need:	+	<div style="left-margin:40;">You'll need:
-	*A computer	+	<div style="left-margin:40;">*A computer
-	*A Windows (or DOS) operating system	+	*A Windows (or DOS) operating system
-	*A text editor (such as notepad)	+	*A text editor (such as notepad)
		+	</div>
		+	</div>
	</div>		</div>

Underside: /* Let's Make A Batch File */

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:21:03 GMT

Let's Make A Batch File

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	==Let's Make A Batch File==		==Let's Make A Batch File==
-	<div style="~~padding:20px~~ background:~~0xEEEEEE~~">	+	<div style="background-color:rgb(245,245,245);">
	A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.		A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
-	You'll need:	+	You'll need:
-	A computer	+	*A computer
-	A Windows (or DOS) operating system	+	*A Windows (or DOS) operating system
-	A text editor (such as notepad)	+	*A text editor (such as notepad)
	</div>		</div>

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	''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.''		''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.''

-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo\|Tell me more about '''echo''']]~~<br>~~	+	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo\|Tell me more about '''echo''']]
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol\|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]]~~<br>~~	+	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol\|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]]
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]~~<br>~~	+	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]~~<br>~~	+	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]

Underside: /* Let's Make A Batch File */

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:15:40 GMT

Let's Make A Batch File

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	''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.''		''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.''

-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo\|Tell me more about '''echo''']]	+	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo\|Tell me more about '''echo''']]<br>
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol\|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]]	+	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol\|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]]<br>
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]	+	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]<br>
-	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]	+	[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]<br>

Underside: I've got some time to spare. Let's learn some basic batch commands.

Underside — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:14:55 GMT

I've got some time to spare. Let's learn some basic batch commands.

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==Let's Make A Batch File==
<div style="padding:20px background:0xEEEEEE">
A batch file is basically just a list of DOS commands. They can be used to automate a repetitive task or run any set of commands you might need on a regular basis. If you follow along you'll soon be able to create your own batch files to make your computing life easier.
You'll need:
A computer
A Windows (or DOS) operating system
A text editor (such as notepad)
</div>

We'll start with the basics:
#Create a new text file. (Right click>>New>>Text Document)
#Rename your text file. Change the extension from '''.txt''' to '''.bat'''
#Open your '''.bat''' file in your text editor. You can drag and drop it into your editor from Windows.
#Add the following text to the file:
@echo The echo command repeats back whatever you type after it.
@pause

#Save your file without any formatting (Plain text).
#Double click your '''.bat''' file to execute the commands.
''Remember: Don't edit the batch file while it's running. You can get unexpected errors that way.''

[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Echo|Tell me more about '''echo''']]
[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/At_Symbol|Do all the lines have to start with '''@'''?]]
[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause|Why is there a pause?]]
[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]

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	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]		*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Pause\|Why is there a pause?]]
	*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]		*[[It's_programming_time!/Batch/Dir\|That's ''too'' simple, I want to learn something cooler.]]
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		+	[[Category:It's programming time!\|Batch]]
		+	[[Category:It's programming time!/Batch\|Intro]]