What's a correct way for a batch file to run itself with params?
I have a batch file. In which, I need to start another copy of itself in a new window with a parameter. I tried the command start "" "%~0" "Param" but it said '"Param"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. and didn't start anything. The only way I could get it to work was start %~0 Param , but I figured that would crash if the path had spaces. So What is the correct way to start another instance of the current batch file with parameters?
windows command-line batch parameters
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I have a batch file. In which, I need to start another copy of itself in a new window with a parameter. I tried the command start "" "%~0" "Param" but it said '"Param"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. and didn't start anything. The only way I could get it to work was start %~0 Param , but I figured that would crash if the path had spaces. So What is the correct way to start another instance of the current batch file with parameters?
windows command-line batch parameters
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05
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I have a batch file. In which, I need to start another copy of itself in a new window with a parameter. I tried the command start "" "%~0" "Param" but it said '"Param"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. and didn't start anything. The only way I could get it to work was start %~0 Param , but I figured that would crash if the path had spaces. So What is the correct way to start another instance of the current batch file with parameters?
windows command-line batch parameters
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
I have a batch file. In which, I need to start another copy of itself in a new window with a parameter. I tried the command start "" "%~0" "Param" but it said '"Param"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. and didn't start anything. The only way I could get it to work was start %~0 Param , but I figured that would crash if the path had spaces. So What is the correct way to start another instance of the current batch file with parameters?
windows command-line batch parameters
windows command-line batch parameters
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
edited Jan 25 at 16:21
Mark Deven
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
asked Jan 25 at 14:42
Mark DevenMark Deven
589322
589322
Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05
add a comment |
Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05
Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05
Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05
add a comment |
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I would start a second cmd shell, something like:
start "" Cmd.exe %~0 parameters
just to give each iteration of the batch file its own command shell.
Note by OP: I had to do the following:
start cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
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answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do startcmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
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In order to call another batch file from a batch file, use call "name of script.bat" or `start "name of script.bat"
Although you can do it without, unexpected results will happen, given that it will continuously call itself.
so technically, you can just write
%0 MyParam
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
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To avoid an infinite loop, check if args are present:
:: Q:Test2019125SU_1298393.cmd
@Echo off
If "%~1" neq "" goto :HasArgs
Echo restart with parms
"%~0" "parms"
:HasArgs
Echo %0 started with %*
Pause
Exit /B
Sample run:
> SU_1298393.cmd
restart with parms
"SU_1298393.cmd" started with "parms"
Press any key to continue . . .
> SU_1298393.cmd foo bar
SU_1298393.cmd started with foo bar
Press any key to continue . . .
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
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It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
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I would start a second cmd shell, something like:
start "" Cmd.exe %~0 parameters
just to give each iteration of the batch file its own command shell.
Note by OP: I had to do the following:
start cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do startcmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
add a comment |
I would start a second cmd shell, something like:
start "" Cmd.exe %~0 parameters
just to give each iteration of the batch file its own command shell.
Note by OP: I had to do the following:
start cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do startcmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
add a comment |
I would start a second cmd shell, something like:
start "" Cmd.exe %~0 parameters
just to give each iteration of the batch file its own command shell.
Note by OP: I had to do the following:
start cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
I would start a second cmd shell, something like:
start "" Cmd.exe %~0 parameters
just to give each iteration of the batch file its own command shell.
Note by OP: I had to do the following:
start cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
edited Feb 15 at 20:15
Run5k
11.4k73253
11.4k73253
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
answered Jan 25 at 15:38
LarrycLarryc
67139
67139
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do startcmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
add a comment |
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do startcmd.exe /C %~0 parameters
– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Exactly what I was looking for, don’t know why I didn’t think of that. Thank you!!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do start
cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
Actually, this isn't working for me. I had to do start
cmd.exe /C %~0 parameters– Mark Deven
Feb 15 at 19:13
add a comment |
In order to call another batch file from a batch file, use call "name of script.bat" or `start "name of script.bat"
Although you can do it without, unexpected results will happen, given that it will continuously call itself.
so technically, you can just write
%0 MyParam
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
add a comment |
In order to call another batch file from a batch file, use call "name of script.bat" or `start "name of script.bat"
Although you can do it without, unexpected results will happen, given that it will continuously call itself.
so technically, you can just write
%0 MyParam
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
add a comment |
In order to call another batch file from a batch file, use call "name of script.bat" or `start "name of script.bat"
Although you can do it without, unexpected results will happen, given that it will continuously call itself.
so technically, you can just write
%0 MyParam
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
In order to call another batch file from a batch file, use call "name of script.bat" or `start "name of script.bat"
Although you can do it without, unexpected results will happen, given that it will continuously call itself.
so technically, you can just write
%0 MyParam
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
answered Jan 25 at 15:32
LPChipLPChip
36.3k55487
36.3k55487
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add a comment |
To avoid an infinite loop, check if args are present:
:: Q:Test2019125SU_1298393.cmd
@Echo off
If "%~1" neq "" goto :HasArgs
Echo restart with parms
"%~0" "parms"
:HasArgs
Echo %0 started with %*
Pause
Exit /B
Sample run:
> SU_1298393.cmd
restart with parms
"SU_1298393.cmd" started with "parms"
Press any key to continue . . .
> SU_1298393.cmd foo bar
SU_1298393.cmd started with foo bar
Press any key to continue . . .
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
add a comment |
To avoid an infinite loop, check if args are present:
:: Q:Test2019125SU_1298393.cmd
@Echo off
If "%~1" neq "" goto :HasArgs
Echo restart with parms
"%~0" "parms"
:HasArgs
Echo %0 started with %*
Pause
Exit /B
Sample run:
> SU_1298393.cmd
restart with parms
"SU_1298393.cmd" started with "parms"
Press any key to continue . . .
> SU_1298393.cmd foo bar
SU_1298393.cmd started with foo bar
Press any key to continue . . .
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
add a comment |
To avoid an infinite loop, check if args are present:
:: Q:Test2019125SU_1298393.cmd
@Echo off
If "%~1" neq "" goto :HasArgs
Echo restart with parms
"%~0" "parms"
:HasArgs
Echo %0 started with %*
Pause
Exit /B
Sample run:
> SU_1298393.cmd
restart with parms
"SU_1298393.cmd" started with "parms"
Press any key to continue . . .
> SU_1298393.cmd foo bar
SU_1298393.cmd started with foo bar
Press any key to continue . . .
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
To avoid an infinite loop, check if args are present:
:: Q:Test2019125SU_1298393.cmd
@Echo off
If "%~1" neq "" goto :HasArgs
Echo restart with parms
"%~0" "parms"
:HasArgs
Echo %0 started with %*
Pause
Exit /B
Sample run:
> SU_1298393.cmd
restart with parms
"SU_1298393.cmd" started with "parms"
Press any key to continue . . .
> SU_1298393.cmd foo bar
SU_1298393.cmd started with foo bar
Press any key to continue . . .
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
answered Jan 25 at 16:02
LotPingsLotPings
5,1151823
5,1151823
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
add a comment |
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
It’s only in a specific case but thank you!
– Mark Deven
Jan 25 at 16:11
add a comment |
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Do you mean another additional instance, and the current stay running?
– LotPings
Jan 25 at 16:05