Batch Help

[Atrye]

I'd like to create a batch file that will open Notepad and insert the current data/time automatically in Windows XP.

I've already figured out that the line "start /MAX notepad" will start notepad in a maximized window, but I can't figure out how to get the current date/time to go in automatically.

I know that pressing F5 in the program will insert it. Is there a way to make this happen automatically?

 

[AdamSnow]

What are you trying to accomplish? There might be a much easier way...

 

[Atrye]

Personally, I think it's perfectly easy to run notepad with it's own shortcut and then press F5.

But this is for a class, and I'm supposed to use forums and web pages to answer this question. There must be a way to do it, but I can't figure it out...

 

[skace]

date /t > c:\blah.txt
time /t >> c:\blah.txt
start notepad.exe c:\blah.txt

hopefully my start line is right.

 

[Atrye]

Thank you so much!!

It works perfectly :-D