I need a batch program in perl to process some files.[ I run perl in Dos prompt( ActivePerl for windows is installed ] I have a list of file names in a txt file called "list.txt" This txt file contains 100 file names ex: 200210_1_1001 200210_1_1002 200210_1_1003...so on till 100. I have a perl program called "info.pl" My command line for processing single file is like " info 200210_1_1002 system date user" I want this to be processed for all 100 files by a batch file in perl. I would appreciate if anyone would guide me. thanks in advance :-) scorpio little scorpion

There are several methods you can use. The best would be to modify your current script to read-in and loop through the list.txt file processing each item. Second best would be to create a second script as a wrapper for the script that does the processing. Which do you want?

Hi FishMonger thanks for taking time to read this. :-) I want to know both methods. Preferably the second one since I am not allowed to modify the Current script. Could you teach me both the methods. Best regards little scorpion