batch file parameter choosing

hamster · 24-04-2007 08:16PM #1

Hi Folks,
Anyone still have the knack of DOS batch scripting? I would like to create a .bat file which would allow me to choose 1 or 2 for say starting or stopping services. I'd like to find some specific examples or someone would know offhand? It's been awhile! I believe I need to use % for parameters.

eg.

REM ** do this **
%1 run this
REM ** do that **
%2 run that

hamster · 24-04-2007 08:17PM

Think I found an example I can work with:

@ECHO OFF
ECHO 1 - Stars
ECHO 2 - Dollar Signs
ECHO 3 - Crosses

CHOICE /C:123

IF errorlevel 3 goto CRS
IF errorlevel 2 goto DLR
IF errorlevel 1 goto STR

:STR
ECHO *******************
ECHO.
PAUSE
CLS
EXIT

:DLR
ECHO $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
ECHO.
PAUSE
CLS
EXIT

:CRS
ECHO +++++++++++++++++++++
ECHO.
PAUSE
CLS
EXIT

hamster · 24-04-2007 08:24PM

Found a nice scripting site:

http://www.robvanderwoude.com/index.html

mick.fr · 24-04-2007 08:37PM

hamster wrote:

Hi Folks,
Anyone still have the knack of DOS batch scripting? I would like to create a .bat file which would allow me to choose 1 or 2 for say starting or stopping services. I'd like to find some specific examples or someone would know offhand? It's been awhile! I believe I need to use % for parameters.

eg.

REM ** do this **
%1 run this
REM ** do that **
%2 run that

net start dns
...
net stop dns

Easiest way rather than creating a menu, or if you insist :

:: Script start
:: Kick ass batch file from Mick.fr, the batch killer.
SET Choice=
SET /P Choice=Hey budy, please make your choice
echo.
echo Press 1 to start the DNS service
echo Press 2 to stop the DNS service
echo Press 3 to to get a new boss
echo Press 4 to get a night out with the gorgeous HR manager
IF NOT '%Choice%'=='' SET Choice=%Choice:~0,1%
echo.
:: /I makes the IF comparison case-insensitive
IF /I '%Choice%'=='1' GOTO option1
IF /I '%Choice%'=='2' GOTO option2
IF /I '%Choice%'=='3' GOTO option3
IF /I '%Choice%'=='4' GOTO option4

:option1
net start dns

:option2
net stop dns

:option3
getanewboss.exe
echo That might work if you publish his CV on Monster.ie

:option4
getlaidtonit.exe
echo That might work if you get a nice bimmer

But I would rather go with some WSH/VB scripting, or KIXTART which is an excellent and really handy scripting engine, plus it is really easy and powerful.

mick.fr · 24-04-2007 08:40PM

hamster wrote:

Think I found an example I can work with:
CHOICE /C:123

CHOICE is a small app you can get from Windows resource kit, but out of the box it is not on XP+
Plus this is legacy, SET needs to be used on instead.

hamster · 24-04-2007 08:45PM

Nice one mick.fr - Choice errored out for me since I didnt have the resource kit (have XP). I found a ref to set /p. Nice example btw - Thanks!

Capt'n Midnight · 24-04-2007 10:32PM

mick.fr wrote:

CHOICE is a small app you can get from Windows resource kit, but out of the box it is not on XP+
Plus this is legacy, SET needs to be used on instead.

you can use the choice from dos 6 /window 95 / 98 too.
use with errorlevel , and you don't have to press enter either

to see if the DNS service has started
net start | find /i "DNS"
if errorlevel 1 echo "dns NOT started"
a bit of imagination and you get a batch file that will toggle the DNS service.

might as well add a
ipconfig /flushdns
too

batch file parameter choosing

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