Batch file - copying specified PDF's to new folder

[SuperFerret]

Hi there,

I'm trying to create/find a batch file. We regularly get requests for large numbers of Pdf's for item specifications. These are all kept in a folder on the S drive, and I need to copy certain ones (100 or so) to a new folder AAAA on my desktop.

I have no idea whereabouts to start so any help or nudges in the right direction are appreciated!

Thanks in advance

 

[taurean]

The first step would be getting correct syntax for bat file usage.

1] Windows | Run | "cmd" and then hit OK to start command prompt.

2] To get the help needed with the specific command type:
either: help copy
or: copy/?
Note: in above case it is copy command that you'd be wanting

3] If you want this as output so that you read comfortably then
use: copy/?>C:\CopyHelp.txt
This will create a file named CopyHelp.txt on C drive.

4] You will need to specify both locations (i.e. Source and Destination) for copying.

Finally, you will end up with a syntax like:
Copy "S:\Some Folder\myFile.pdf" "C:\MyFolder\myFile.pdf"

To write this syntax for specific files you can use Excel.

Or not so long back, I had worked out a code for writing a batch file through excel (instead of filecopy command). Which you can see here.

DOS is really good for some cases. So you can dig deeper. Good luck.

 

[SuperFerret]

Thanks taurean, going to give this all a read...got the samples from the link too. Hoping I can understand it before I have to use it, currently reading it looking like this

I will let you know I get on!