Windows batch files seem to be a thing of the past for the majority of today’s users. Only some IT guys and those with the preserved knowledge on how to create them use batch files extensively. The majority of Windows users does not probably even know how to create batch files anymore. This is where the batch file creation software Batchrun comes into play. It is provided with an installer and as a portable application. It basically provides a batch file creation interface that can be used to create batch files without expert knowledge of commands and switches.
The batch file creation process begins by selecting a command from the list of available commands. At the time of writing the available commands are run, copy, rename, makedir, delete, deltree, end process, kill process and text to clipboard. Each command has to be associated with a filename or name and several optional components including parameters, execution delays, working directories, run modes or priorities.
Drag and drop is supported between Windows Explorer and Batchrun to select files more easily from the computer system. As soon as the first command has been added to the program it can be tested by executing it from within the interface. Batchrun will display a progress bar that gives the user a indication of the execution process. The batch files can be saved directly to the computer system and even the Windows startup process. They are however not saved as .bat files but as .brs files which can only be executed by the Batchrun software.
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I was excited at the start of post and disappointed by the end. :( Creating BAT (more like CMD in recent years) is indeed quite hard.
But this is no batch editor, just another made up scripting language. And requires itself to run scripts. Taking something more flexible like AutoIt (with option to compile into standalone executables) would be much more powerful.
Nice find. Though, I think I’ll stick to the good ol’ ways :-)
VBScript is also a good option to automate tasks, and it is already included on any computer that you might want to run it on. I made a template that makes it easier to create macros using vbscript. You can download it here http://vbscript-macro-template.blogspot.com. It’s not an editor though. You still have to use notepad or something.
Personally I use SCITE for all my batch and VBScript editing. Their site is here http://www.scintilla.org/SciTE.html . It does not have any autocomplete capabilities, but it does do syntax highlighting. With it and a good reference website, you can do great things!
I’d stay away from programs like this. They have no future. Any time you spend learning it is a waste of time.