So, what if 100 dates are passed? I was hoping that there was a "%RestOfTheDamnArguments" but if not, I'll make do! Thanks, Ray at home >-----Original Message----- >From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >[mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Glenn > > > >Set Dates=%4 %5 %6 > >Have fun, > >Glenn Sullivan, MCSE+I MCDBA >David Clark Company Inc. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Costanzo, Ray [mailto:rcostanzo@xxxxxxxxxxx] >Subject: [windows2000] Multiple arguments in a batch > > > >Hi list, > >I'm writing a batch file that will expect some arguments. The >number of >arguments can vary, however. Like, someone may enter any of >these three >things, for example: > >file.bat Arg1 Username Password Date1 Date2 Date3 Date4 >file.bat Arg1 Username Password Date1 >file.bat Arg1 Username Password > > > >What I want to do would essentially be: >Set Arg1=%1 >Set User=%2 >Set Pass=%3 >Set Dates=%TheRest > >Does anyone know how I can get the rest? I know I can use %* >for everything >or %[number] for a specific argument, but is there a way to grab all >arguments beyond #3 and stick them in one variable? > >Thanks, ================================== To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm