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Batch
Commands
ASK subcommand
Purpose: This command allows the user to set the BATCH
environment ERRORLEVELS interactively.
Format: ASK [prompt line]
Type: Internal External
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Remarks: This command is designed to be used
interactively. It allows the user some manual
input into the BATCH envirionment. The 'prompt
line' parameter is optional.
Example: ASK Do you want to go to PAS2 ?
This command accepts a single character from
the user and sets ERRORLEVEL based on whether
Y or N was entered. Y or y will set ERRORLEVEL
0, N or n will set ERRORLEVEL 1
ASK
Displays 'Press Y or N ' on the console and
waits for a keypress.
(Sample BATCH file)
ASK
IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO PRESSEDNO
ECHO You pressed Y or y.
GOTO end
:PRESSEDNO
ECHO You pressed N or n
:end
NOTES:
ASK accepts only Y, y, N, or n as a
response in this version.
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