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set variable to output of program
Name: Epea Date: January 10, 2001 at 11:31:38 Pacific
Comment:
I am trying to run an executable in a batch file that returns a value. I would like to be able to set this return value to a variable in the batch file so I can pass it to other executables within the batch file. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Name: Manish Date: January 10, 2001 at 11:45:06 Pacific
Reply:
One way to do this (its a messy way) is to use statements like
MYPROG IF ERRORLEVEL 5 SET MYERROR=5 IF ERRORLEVEL 4 SET MYERROR=4 . . etc.
Another way is to use some utilities of the sort that were distributed with packages like 4DOS or Norton DOS - they were designed to do exactly what you want.
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Response Number 2
Name: Laurence Date: January 10, 2001 at 11:56:46 Pacific
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