I need to make a Batch file that changed directories apon typing G, B, V, and K. So essentially [if I am correct, G. Bat B Bat.V Bat. K. Bat. Ultimatly this is supposed to start solitaire...any tips or suggestions would be greatly apreciated...
ok i realize chdir changes directories....but to make a batch file that changes directories apon typing G.bat etc?
That is a bit confusing. If you were going to change directorys, you would have to specify what directory your changing to using either "cd <directory>", "cd..", etc. The batch file would have to be in the correct directory for that to work too (but a cd.. command would work regardless of where you are. it just wouldnt take you anywhere if you werent under a sub-folder). Explain in a bit more detail exactly what your trying to do.
ok I have a assignment in which I am to create a batch file that changes directories apon typing G.Bat , B.Bat V.Bat and K.Bat... It is to start the game solitire......thats it...as it is written by the teacher...
Change directories to where? Randomly change directories? Why 4 batch files? Are they supposed to do different things? Should there be command line arguments?
To make a batchfile to go to the G-drive, where (for argument's sake) Solitaire would be in Directory Games and Subdirectory Solitaire, you create a batchfile G.BAT as follows: Open Notepad and type in the following instructions, each on a separate line. g: cd \games\solitaire solitaire.exe (or whatever the game's programname is) cd \ c: Now click on File/Save as and browse to the root of the C-drive where you save it under the name G with the extension BAT That is all.
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