CL.BAT
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A batch file to compile Clipper 5.0 .PRG files and link using the
RTLINK supplied with Clipper 5.0.

I do not use a .CLP script file when compiling because I don't want
all my source files compiled into one .OBJ file. Hence the need for
this particular batch file. Page 3-2 of 'Clipper 5.0 Programming and
Utilities Guide' briefly explains the use of compiler script files.

Consistent with the limitations of DOS, CL.BAT allows from zero to
nine .PRG filenames to be passed as command line parameters. Each
parameter, source filename, is passed to the Clipper compiler. If no
command line parameters are passed, the batch file jumps to the
':link' label and a re-link is done. Compiler options at the end of
line 4 may be changed to your liking. See pgs. 3-8 thru 3-11 of
'Clipper 5.0 Programming and Utilities Guide' for an explaination of
Compiler Options.

Linking is done via the .LNK script file specified on line 11 and
must be changed to reference your particular .LNK file. The name of
the .LNK file must be proceded by a '@' character. See pg. 4-6 of
'Clipper 5.0 Programming and Utilities Guide' for an explaination of
Script File Mode. An example .LNK file follows.

      verbose
      fi pirs
      fi adt
      fi enter
      fi vitals
      fi io
      fi kardex
      fi epi
      fi pass
      fi dia
      fi rs
      li timer5
      /pll:base50

An exit errorlevel of 1 or higher from either the Compiler or Linker
will cause the batch file to jump to the appropriate label, beep and
display an appropriate message.


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