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#33570 - 2002-11-26 06:10 PM Copy switch
KiXtart_Freshman KiXtart_Freshman Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-11-21 Posts: 22	Need help with something... I'm trying to place a [/v] switch for the "copy" command. But whenever I use the switch, it doesn't copy. When I leave off the switch, it works. What am I doing wrong? code: Copy "S:\DIR\CODIR\zipdat.out" $HD_DRV+"\CODIR\DIR\OUT" /v Thanks in advance.
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#33571 - 2002-11-26 06:19 PM Re: Copy switch
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Well, in my KiX manual the only switch is /h. Were did you come up with a /v switch? {edit} and I see Waltz was kind enough to excerpt it but then removed it. [ 26. November 2002, 18:23: Message edited by: LLigetfa ] _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#33572 - 2002-11-26 06:24 PM Re: Copy switch
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	Even looking at Copy /? or Xcopy /? we don't see the /v switch either.. Hmm.. Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#33573 - 2002-11-26 06:25 PM Re: Copy switch
Sealeopard Sealeopard KiX Master Registered: 2001-04-25 Posts: 11165 Loc: Boston, MA, USA	You might want to check the KiXtart Manual before posting here. So far, all of your questions could have been answerd by A) Checking the KiXtart Manual for KiXtart functions/commands B) Checking the command help for shell commands by typing ' /?', e.g. 'copy /?' at the Command Prompt. [ 26. November 2002, 18:27: Message edited by: sealeopard ] _________________________ There are two types of vessels, submarines and targets.
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#33574 - 2002-11-26 06:26 PM Re: Copy switch
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Oh Kent... really? quote: C:\>copy /? Copies one or more files to another location. COPY [/V] [/N] [/Y \| /-Y] [/Z] [/A \| /B ] source [/A \| /B] [+ source [/A \| /B] [+ ...]] [destination [/A \| /B]] source Specifies the file or files to be copied. /A Indicates an ASCII text file. /B Indicates a binary file. destination Specifies the directory and/or filename for the new file(s). /V Verifies that new files are written correctly. ... _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#33575 - 2002-11-26 06:30 PM Re: Copy switch
Kdyer Kdyer KiX Supporter Registered: 2001-01-03 Posts: 6241 Loc: Tigard, OR	Doh! Kent _________________________ Utilize these resources: UDFs (Full List) KiXtart FAQ & How to's
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#33576 - 2002-11-26 06:31 PM Re: Copy switch
Waltz Waltz Seasoned Scripter Registered: 2002-08-01 Posts: 485 Loc: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada	code: Copy "S:\DIR\CODIR\zipdat.out" $HD_DRV+"\CODIR\DIR\OUT" If @error <> 0 "Copy failed with "+@error+" "+@serror EndIf _________________________ We all live in a Yellow Subroutine...
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#33577 - 2002-11-26 06:35 PM Re: Copy switch
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	Newbie, See how much bandwidth you're wasting on an RTFM issue... _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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#33578 - 2002-11-26 06:37 PM Re: Copy switch
KiXtart_Freshman KiXtart_Freshman Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-11-21 Posts: 22	I guess I assumed that I could use copy with the same switch in dos. Guess I was wrong. Thanks.
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#33579 - 2002-11-26 06:37 PM Re: Copy switch
Howard Bullock Howard Bullock KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-09-15 Posts: 5809 Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA	If you want to to use the "/v" switch then you must invoke the command that uses it. The KiXtart "Copy" command does not use that switch. The DOS "Copy" command does. That means that you will have to use SHELL or RUN to invoke an external command/program. You have to learn the difference between a KiXtart command and an operating system/DOS command or utility and when to use each. [ 26. November 2002, 18:39: Message edited by: Howard Bullock ] _________________________ Home page: http://www.kixhelp.com/hb/
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#33580 - 2002-11-26 06:42 PM Re: Copy switch
KiXtart_Freshman KiXtart_Freshman Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-11-21 Posts: 22	I'm sorry if I'm making everyone mad by posting dumb questions, but I thought the point of this "starters" forum was to post/answer questions for beginners? Thanks again. [ 26. November 2002, 18:45: Message edited by: KiXtart_Newbie ]
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#33581 - 2002-11-26 06:50 PM Re: Copy switch
Howard Bullock Howard Bullock KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-09-15 Posts: 5809 Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA	You are correct that "starters" is the place to get basic questions answered. But you also have to realized that the basic lesson for any IT professional is to do some due diligence in understanding how and where to get the info. We are more then willing to help with problems related to the interpretation of documentation and the giving general advice on how to approach a problem, but you shouldn't use the board as an on-line manual. I tried in my last post to give you the piece of info that seemed relevant. That being that KiXtart and the DOS environment share command and possibly function names. You need to read sufficiently to understand that and which commands/functions might be affected. Feel free to post as often as necessary. [ 26. November 2002, 18:51: Message edited by: Howard Bullock ] _________________________ Home page: http://www.kixhelp.com/hb/
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#33582 - 2002-11-26 07:03 PM Re: Copy switch
KiXtart_Freshman KiXtart_Freshman Fresh Scripter Registered: 2002-11-21 Posts: 22	I just wanted to say thank you Howard and everyone for your help. And I apologize to everyone else whom I may have offended from my posts. I guess I'll just have to try and research harder before I post. But unlike some of you who have been doing these things for years, I'm a new graduate. And apparently, I was not thought anything about DOS or Kixtart in school. So my means of learning includes the manual and this board. Thanks for everyone's patience.
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#33583 - 2002-11-26 07:06 PM Re: Copy switch
Radimus Radimus Moderator Registered: 2000-01-06 Posts: 5187 Loc: Tampa, FL	Howard... are you trying to contest Les' "The Grumpiest Old Poster" title. We may have to get you two to the WWF, for the next Summer Slam _________________________ How to ask questions the smart way <-----------> Before you ask
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#33584 - 2002-11-26 07:11 PM Re: Copy switch
Howard Bullock Howard Bullock KiX Supporter Registered: 2000-09-15 Posts: 5809 Loc: Harrisburg, PA USA	The last couple threads should have toughened your hide somewhat. When you decide you know enough to change your name from _Newbie to _PowerUser and look back to these threads, you'll have a better understanding of why things are what they are. _________________________ Home page: http://www.kixhelp.com/hb/
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#33585 - 2002-11-26 07:14 PM Re: Copy switch
Les Les KiX Master Registered: 2001-06-11 Posts: 12734 Loc: fortfrances.on.ca	HEY! I resemble... er... resent that remark! _________________________ Give a man a fish and he will be back for more. Slap him with a fish and he will go away forever.
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