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PATHINC Release 1.00 (01/92)
Function - Adds or drops (PATH INCludes) directory names
from the path environment variable.
Purpose - For Use in Batch files or directly from the command line.
Will not increase the path if already defined previously.
PATHINC can place new name near the front of path for speed.
Usefulness- Long path names slow down procedures and repeated "set path=..."
statements in batch files could make the path name longer and
longer. This quick utility may encourage users to adjust
the path names more often or to juggle to what is appropriate
for the currently running application. Unlike environment
editing routines PATHINC works just as well from batch files
as from the DOS command line. You may want to rename
PATHINC.com to something shorter if you use it often (i.e. PI),
then put it in a directory which is included in your path.
I have searched for years and tested dozens of path editing
and alterating utilities, but none ever did exactly what I
think such a utility should do. Many do not have the right
feedback either. So I ended up writing this one myself.
If you run 4DOS then delete the pathinc.com so it will use
the more complex (and less syntax checking) pathinc.exe.
Pathinc.exe will work for both DOS 5.0 and 4DOS, but
pathinc.com is preferable for monogamous DOS 5.0 setups.
Syntax - PATHINC [-] [d:][\][path] [position to place in current path]
Examples - pathinc c:\tools
pathinc c:\tools 2 >nul (typical with arguments in batch files)
pathinc .. * (places parent directory at end of path)
pathinc /h (brief help)
pathinc (no arguments prompt for a path name)
pathinc - c:\tools (eliminates tools directory)
pathinc - . (eliminates current directory)
pathinc - 2 (eliminates 2nd name)
pathinc - (prompts again for path name to exclude)
These programs were updated for DOS 5.0, but may run on lower versions too.
4DOS must be version 4 or higher if used in conjunction with DOS 5.0
Contributions and suggestions for enhancements gratefully
accepted. Fee for commercial use $6 (see address below).
Not to be sold for profit.
(c) 1992 Tony Tschanz
5549 SW Campbell Pl.
Seattle, Wa 98116