Outline Current Folder Symbol Meaning Explanation %cd% Change Directory/Current Directory %cd:~0,2% Change Directory/Current Directory 1) cd means to get current folder 2) :~0,2 2a) 0 means do not skip any characters 2b) 2 means to get the next two characters Running Script Symbol Meaning %~d0 Running Script Full Drive %~p0 Running Script Folder %~dp0 Running … Continue reading DOS/Batch:- Get Current Drive Letter
Commands – Dos Batch
OS Commands:- Find Files Processed In the Last N Days
Background I need to find files that I have worked on lately. OS OS Linux Find Command Samples Sample - Find Files modified In the Last 3 Days Outline Folder Folder is . . here means current folder Type Type is f Type is f as in file iname iname means case insensitive name … Continue reading OS Commands:- Find Files Processed In the Last N Days
DOS – Batch – Error – “was unexpected at this time”
Background Let us pull in real quick and talk about a DOS ditch that is easy to get ensnared in. DOS-Batch Original Code Output Output - Image Output - Text Revision Outline The error is due to the presence of the ? in the rem statement We have to escape the question ( ? … Continue reading DOS – Batch – Error – “was unexpected at this time”
Microsoft:- Office 365 – Version
Background Those who are charged with purchasing Microsoft products are noticing that Microsoft is running full steam ahead with its transition from selling products to selling services. In days gone by customers spaced along a few years, customers will buy Office 2010, Office 2013, Office 2017, etc. More recently it is Office 365. Question Earlier … Continue reading Microsoft:- Office 365 – Version
MS DOS – Command Line Parameters
Background Looking at someone's code is a good way to tighten up one's own education. I was looking at a good man's code and immediately knew, I had a huge learning curve. Table Pattern Meaning Sample Script %~dp0 Command Line Folder C:\batchfile\helloWorld\ %~n0 Command Line File helloWorld %~f0 Command Line Folder And File C:\batchfile\helloWorld\helloWorld.cmd … Continue reading MS DOS – Command Line Parameters
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