Some commands are particularly suited to batch file processing. Each command is explained in detail in the Command Reference. Here is a list of some of the commands you might find most useful:
activates another window |
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produces a sound of any pitch and duration through the computer's speaker |
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set a breakpoint in the batch debugger |
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executes one batch file from within another |
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terminates all batch file processing |
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clears the TCC-RT window |
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sets the TCC-RT display colors |
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send text to the debugger |
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defers a command until the batch file ends |
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starts a loop. The loop can be based on a counter, or on a conditional expression, strings, or files. ENDDO terminates the loop |
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draws a box on the screen |
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draws horizontal lines on the screen |
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draws vertical lines on the screen |
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sends text to the standard output device |
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sends text to the standard output device |
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sends text to the standard error device |
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sends text to the standard error device |
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restores the settings that were saved and allows specific variables to be exported (see SETLOCAL) |
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ends the block of text started with TEXT |
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writes a string to the Windows application event log |
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executes commands for each file that matches a set of wildcards, or each entry in a list |
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executes a subroutine inside a batch file (see RETURN). |
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branches to a different location in the batch file |
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execute commands based on a conditional expression |
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collects keyboard input and store it in environment variables |
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collects keyboard input and store it in environment variables |
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send an instant message (IM) |
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sends keystrokes to applications |
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changes the batch file operating mode |
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define variables local to a library function or batch file |
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displays a dialog box with standard buttons like Yes, No, OK, and Cancel, and returns the user's selection |
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initializes error handling for Ctrl-C / Ctrl-Break, or for program and command errors |
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Display floating text on the desktop |
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displays a message and waits for the user to press a key |
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creates a customized DIR-like display of directory contents |
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plays Windows .AVI files |
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plays Windows sound files |
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send a message to a window |
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displays a dialog box for text input |
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ends the current batch file and optionally returns an exit code |
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places a remark in a batch file |
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terminates a subroutine (see GOSUB) |
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positions the cursor on the screen and optionally prints a message at the new location |
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displays a message in color |
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sends an email message |
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saves the current disk drive, default directory, environment, alias list, and special character settings (see ENDLOCAL). |
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changes the numbering of the batch file parameters |
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sends messages using the SMPP protocol |
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sends a message to an alphanumeric pager |
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starts another session or window |
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selects a group of statements to execute based on the value of a variable |
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displays a block of text (see ENDTEXT) |
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starts or reads a stopwatch |
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changes the window title |
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displays a vertical message in color |
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Query the Windows Management Instrumentation interface |
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Run WMI methods on local or remote machines |
These commands, along with the internal variables and variable functions, make the enhanced batch file language extremely powerful.