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 		Batch File Programming Redirection
A guide to the various redirection operators (> < and |) used to combine commands from the command line. These are also useful in batch file programming tasks.
Running Steps CMD File IDE Review
Running Steps is a new Win32 based Batch File IDE, with integrated command debugger and analysis of batch files and command line programs, reviewed here for programmers.
Command Line Programming with AT
Intermediate level article describing Command Line programming technique for scheduling applications and batch scripts using the built-in AT command on Windows platforms.
Batch File Parameter Modifiers
Techniques for using built-in command line parameter modifiers to change the values of parameters passed in the command line for specific programming purposes.
Batch File Programming SHIFT Cmd
How to use the SHIFT command in batch file programming to access parameters passed in the command line, including those with more than 10 items.
Batch Programming Local Commands
A tutorial article using the setlocal and endlocal keywords in batch file programming under Windows and MS-DOS to set up environment variables that revert afterwards.
Batch Programming ECHO Command
A quick guide to using the command line batch programming echo keyword when creating Windows and MS-DOS batch files.
Using Batch Labels, Goto and Call
A guide to using goto with labels and call with batch files in order to control execution flow within a batch file in DOS or Windows Command Prompt.
Using FOR Command to Parse Files
How to use the FOR command in a Batch File to parse text files as part of a command line batch program or script in Windows command line programming.
Batch File Programming FOR Command
A guide to using the Batch FOR Command for two purposes - processing lists of files and as a looping construct.
Batch File Programming IF Commands
A guide to using IF to test for conditions in batch file programming for backup batch file scripting, rename batch file programming, and other DOS_Win32 batch file tasks.
Windows Command Line Programming
First look at Windows Command Line Programming using the Batch Language supplied with Windows, Win32, XP, and Vista, and how to create batch file programs.