Windows batch

IF and ELSE

The else needs to be on the same "line" as the if. From IF /? 'The ELSE clause must occur on the same line as the command after the IF.'

if "zz"=="TRUE" (
    copy /a zz + /a ee=/a zz
) else (
    copy /a e + /a %TMP%=/a e
)

Text manipulation

• color 0a - changes text to green
• mode con: cols=80 lines=50 - changes cmd.exe window, no scroll available, type mode to display the current settings

References

• Using batch parameters
• Command-line reference A-Z For tylda parameters look for FOR
• What does %~d0 mean in a Windows batch file?