Log For xcopy batch file

[iDK]

Hi All,

I want to have a log of the below batch script i wrote and can't seem to find a way to create it.

start /wait /b xcopy "z:\*.id" "c:\notes\data" /d /L /y >> "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ID_Log.txt"

echo. |time |find "current" >> log
echo. |date |find "current" >> log

I have managed to get the files that are copied into a log file, but i would like have the output of the batch file with a date stamp saved into a log file.

please keep in mind this is my first ever attempt to writing a batch script, i am open to any suggestions. Perhpas my approach is wrong or there is a better way of doing this.

Thanks in advance for any assistance or tips.

[Sidewinder]

Using start /wait is only helpful when the started task runs in it's own window and there is a need for the batch file to wait. Otherwise, running commands in-line accomplishes the same thing without wasting resources or adding complexity.

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xcopy "z:\*.id" "c:\notes\data" /d /L /y >> "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ID_Log.txt"

echo. |time |find "current" >> "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ID_Log.txt"
echo. |date |find "current" >> "C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\ID_Log.txt"

Note that the XCOPY will append the log to any existing log. If you wish to create a new log each time you run your file, replace >> with > on the XCOPY line.

Good luck.