How to select files by date in batch

[jeff.digabel]

For ms-dos
I ve got a folder with multiple identical file named by numeric way (1 to 98 for example). The file 98  is the newest, and i want to copy these one and only these one. The problem is, if a newer file is add, the file name will be 99. So i want a batch file which could copying the newest file in a folder.
Thanks for your help.

[Sidewinder]

Easiest way would be to sort the files descending by date and skim off the top entry:

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@echo off
for /f %%i in ('dir *.* /tc /o:d /a-d /b') do (
      copy %%i targetdirectory
      goto tag
      )
:tag      

You may have to add path information to suit your environment. Replace targetdirectory to meet your specs.

Hope this helps. 8-)

[jeff.digabel]

perfect thanks a lot