Hi how do I create a directory with a varible name defined as say, today's date, within DOS without manual entry? e.g. I wish to create a directory called "Sept 20,1996" where this name actually comes from a variable. thanks a lot

First, you can not create a directory with spaces in the name. Commas are not a great idea either. Next, what version of DOS? Is it MSDOS 6? Have you made the code to get the date into a var? ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2

You can do something like "md %dirname%", where dirname is derived from the date. For sorting purposes, it is best to use the date in format yyyymmdd. The dream you dream alone is only a dream, The dream we dream together is reality.

"You can do something like "md %dirname%", where dirname is derived from the date." Sure, but first you need to get the date. Quite right on your second point. ===================================== If at first you don't succeed, you're about average. M2