Batch scripting

i would like to time / schedule the  execution of this batch file..
between the questioned marked spaces for 60 seconds each before executing the next command line
please help.

@echo off
??
mkdir new
cd new

xcopy e:\try *.*/e/a/k/q

So you want a 60 second pause where the 's are?

Then try this:

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@echo off
ping -n 61 localhost >NUL
mkdir new
cd new
ping -n 61 localhost >NUL
xcopy e:\try *.*/e/a/k/q

XP comes with sleep (or maybe the resource kit) ,you can use that too.

if this is not for you or for use on a multipul pc's you could do somthing like this

set /a time1=0
:loop1
set /a time1=%time1%+1
if %time1% == put # here that last for about 60 sec goto endloop
goto loop1
:endloop
your code to do when timer is done

Yes, SLEEP.EXE does come with the Windows Resource Kit, which is a free download from Microsoft.  If you don't mind downloading a program, the SLEEP.EXE is the best soulution.

If you want something that will work with Windows, without having to download any additional programs, the PING command works pretty well as a timer, and uses very little resources.

Dakota's idea will work, but it will take some experimenting, and it will probably use a lot of CPU time.

That's where it breaks. why isn't sleep.exe bundled together with the OS baffles me, as i see it should be one useful command in batch programming. even things like choice , as i saw in previous post someone says it is not bundled in XP... thus, breaking old batch code if they were to be run in XP...

Hi sir!
i can only address you as sir. I am thankfull for your correct and working reply.
The code is good but i am kindly requesting us assist in more. I would like also want the batch file to execute in the background. i.e. not to display the command prompt window....

thanx

So you want a 60 second pause where the 's are?

Then try this:

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@echo off
ping -n 61 localhost >NUL
mkdir new
cd new
ping -n 61 localhost >NUL
xcopy e:\try *.*/e/a/k/q

Thank you sir!

Hi sir!
 I would like also want the batch file to execute in the background. i.e. not to display the command prompt window....

Start it with the command scheduler "at".
Or use "soon" from the ressource kit.

hope it helps
uli