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[FluffyToast J]

So I wrote a batch script that I can run from Steam to let me play any number of versions of DF that I want. Basicly, when you run it, it asks you what version you want to play. Then, after hitting a number, it shows you a pretty little screen with DWARF FORT on it. Then it runs the dwarfort.exe in the path you specified for it.

Screenshots:



Download:
http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=1566

I realise this is very silly. I had fun doing it. And, if you ask for a download, you'll end up having to configure the paths yourself, since all our computers are different.

Post what your batch scripts (if any) can do ^_^

[IndonesiaWarMinister]

What, want!

[qwertyuiopas]

All mine do is

Code: [Select]

gcc {stuff}
pause
It's all that I need them to do, though.

[Mr Tk]

Code: [Select]

gcc {stuff}
pause

It's a make file except not!

[SolarShado]

That is a cool batch script Manifold, care to post it? I'd really like to know how you changed the BG color...

I made a script to backup files, had to tweak it just earlier today. Nothting really interesting, just a bunch of xcopy {fuzz} > nuls and echos.

[FluffyToast J]

Alright, I'll post it up soonish. When you get it, you'll have to configure the file paths yourself. I can post a how-to on that if people want, too.

As for the background colour, you'll be able to get that from the script.

[Killas[SiN]]

Woooah looks awesome...
Could you post a how-to please?
Help us technologically disabled ones here

[Sensei]

Probably goes without saying for most, but I might as well say...

HOW TO MAKE A .BAT FILE
For Beginners

-Open up Notepad
-Type script hoohah (this you will just have to research)
-Save as...
-Select the file type 'any'
-Use Filename.bat as the name (wherein 'filename' is whatever you want)
-Click file to run, or right click > open with notepad to edit
-DON'T USE WORDPAD

[qwertyuiopas]

Or, simply rename a .txt to end in .bat. This only works if folder options->hide extensions of known file types is OFF.

How else would I mass produce .c and .h files?

[FluffyToast J]

INCOMING BATCH FILE UPLOAD IMMINENT.

STANDBY...

BATCH FILE RECEIVED.

http://dffd.wimbli.com/file.php?id=1566

Readme is included. Have fun ^_^

[SolarShado]

Got it.

Hmm... My dos-style scripting is a little rusty, but there should be a way to re-use that banner code, without having to copy it each time that is...

I know bash will let you define functions...

[Killas[SiN]]

Awesome thanks...

Time to read up on it..

[qwertyuiopas]

Probably copy it upwards, to before the if block.

Better, put the exit if first, then the text display, then the version if block.

Also, the goto 1: could be cut out entirely, or some sort of "that is not an option" should be put in, otherwise it is a wasted branch check, and as everyone knows, it is always better to conserve a few CPU cycles, because these are the days of DOS when you only have 64k memory for both the program being run and all it's data....

(But seriously, that if for 1 is unneeded, if my experience with C means anything Tested, anything not handled DOES fall through into 1:)

(This may only be a problem on XP)
Also: The E option was both:

• broken
• case sensitive

I modified it. It should work better, at least on XP, and be much easier to add to, and be smaller in general.

It is not perfect, but the code is shrunk, both e and E exit, and invalid options are handled.
There is a C: on it's own, this handles the situation where you aren't already in the C drive, and cd won't work. All paths are in quotations, just in case.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

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@echo off

C:
cd "C:\Documents and Settings"
@echo 1 - Native
@echo 2 - Zombie Mod
@echo 3 - Cheat Mod
@echo 4 - Relentless Assault
@echo 5 - Zerg Mod
@echo 6 - 23a (2d Edition)
@echo E - Exit
set /p dfversion=What version of DF do you want to run?

if "%dfversion%" == "E" goto :exit
if "%dfversion%" == "e" goto :exit

cls
color 1F
@echo.
@echo  DDD      FFFFFF
@echo  D  D     F
@echo  D   D    FFFF
@echo  D   D    F
@echo  D  D     F
@echo  DDDwarf  Fort
@echo.
@echo.

if "%dfversion%" == "1" goto :1
if "%dfversion%" == "2" goto :2
if "%dfversion%" == "3" goto :3
if "%dfversion%" == "4" goto :4
if "%dfversion%" == "5" goto :5
if "%dfversion%" == "6" goto :6

cls
echo invalid option
pause
exit


:1
pause
cd "40d Native"
goto :run

:2
pause
cd "40d Zombie Mod"
goto :run

:3
pause
cd "40d Cheat"
goto :run

:4
pause
cd "40d Relentless Assault"
goto :run

:5
pause
cd "40d Zerg"
goto :run

:6
pause
cd "23a Native"
goto :run

:exit
cls
pause
exit

:run
dwarfort.exe
exit

I left all the old options in place, as examples, but you would have to edit the path and possibly the drive. Fortunately, they are both in the same place, at the top of the file, so you only need to change them once.

[FluffyToast J]

Well, that does cut out alot of code. Keep in mind I'm an absolute beginner at this stuff. Very nice, qwerty.