woodas26
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Batch file that will accept text input
I'm trying to create a batch script that will accept input from a user. The user needs to be able to key in a twelve digit UPC code, and that value should be appended to c:\KCD\data.txt. The system is XP Pro. Does anyone know the syntax to make the batch file wait for input, and then write the data entered to a .txt file when the user presses "Enter"?
TIA,
Andrew
TIA,
Andrew
Greetings woodas26,
Although I'm not expert in Batching, but i remember there is a command "choice.exe" that can do the job for you, check this for more info:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20978849/Creating-a-Wait-command-for-a-batch-file.html
Good Luck!
Naser
Although I'm not expert in Batching, but i remember there is a command "choice.exe" that can do the job for you, check this for more info:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20978849/Creating-a-Wait-command-for-a-batch-file.html
Good Luck!
Naser
Choice will only accept one character from your given of choice.(e.g Y/N, 1,2,3 etc)
It will not accept text stream at runtime.
It will not accept text stream at runtime.
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But, how would he take input from within the batch script is the question.
He could use %1 in place of "Enter Bar code:" at startup.
But he does not know this value.
User will have to fill it in once the script is started.
I assume it will be a startup script or logon script for user.
The, best option here is to use VBScript, take input in VBScript and call batch script from it.
He could use %1 in place of "Enter Bar code:" at startup.
But he does not know this value.
User will have to fill it in once the script is started.
I assume it will be a startup script or logon script for user.
The, best option here is to use VBScript, take input in VBScript and call batch script from it.
You're not using %1 - you are using the set command to prompt you for input - it waits until the input is entered. Once it's entered, the input is stored in %barcode%.
Echo then displays the entered barcode. >> c:\kcd\data.txt means append to the file c:\kcd\data.txt instead of displaying it on screen
It's two lines of easy code - much more efficient than a vbscript.
Echo then displays the entered barcode. >> c:\kcd\data.txt means append to the file c:\kcd\data.txt instead of displaying it on screen
It's two lines of easy code - much more efficient than a vbscript.
Ok.
I was thinking something else.
Yes, this is the best way and the solution as well.
I was thinking something else.
Yes, this is the best way and the solution as well.
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Exactly what I was looking for leew! Thanks so much!
But, their could exist some utility which can be used.
If you know some programming language, like QBASIC, you could write a program which would ask it from user and set it as environment variable.