batch to copy last modified file and paste to a new folder

[daillest319]

I'm having trouble with a batch script to copy last modified file and paste to a new folder. IThe Script i have just copys my bat script plaease help. if anyone can help that would be great thank!!!

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@echo off


set source=C:\test\*.xls
set dest=C:\test2
pushd "%source%"
set t=%date:~4%
for /f %%a in ('dir /b /a-d /o-d') do call :PROCESS "%%a"
goto :eof
popd

:PROCESS
for /f %%j in ('echo %~t1') do set d=%%j
if "%d%"=="%t%" copy %1 "%dest%"
goto :eof




pause



[Squashman]

Change your source variable to an actual directory name.  The PUSHD statement is failing on it.  You would see that if you acutally DEBUGGED your code by keeping the ECHO ON.

If you just want to look for XLS documents then put that in your DIR command.

Not really understanding why you are calling another LABEL and doing all the voodoo in there.

[daillest319]

is there a better way to do this? i honeslty been trying different script on the web. so i'm not even sure what all of this code does

[Squashman]

Assuming that when you mean LATEST modified file you really mean newest modified file in your source directory.

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@echo off

set source=C:\test
set dest=C:\test2
pushd "%source%"
for /f "tokens=*" %%G in ('dir *.xls /b /a-d /od') do SET newest=%%G

copy "%newest% "%dest%"
popd

[dscam]

Just wanted send a thanks to Squashman for posting this.
I was looking for a way to make a copy of a backup file to 2 different
network storage drives. I have done some sed scripting for unix enviorment
so have some, I mean a (Little) knowledge of the process
Maybe you can recommend some good ref books for DOS batch, learning for beginners. 

Here is what I got to work for me (At least for my small test backup)
Now when Genie Backup finishes, It executes this .bat file while I am sleeping. 
Can never have to many Backups 
In case you see any potential problems.
Changes
1) 2 Destinations
2) Put newest=%%G inside "" (Read that's for file names with spaces) (Not Sure But Works)
3) Added 2nd " after "%newest%

@echo on

set source=W:\Test
set dest1=X:\Test
set dest2=V:\Test
pushd "%source%"
for /f "tokens=*" %%G in ('dir *.gbp /b /a-d /od') do SET "newest=%%G"

copy "%newest%" "%dest1%"
copy "%newest%" "%dest2%"
popd

Thanks Again for the info

[foxidrive]

This is another way you could do it.

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@echo on
set "source=W:\Test"
set "dest1=X:\Test"
set "dest2=V:\Test"
for /f "tokens=*" %%G in ('dir "%source%\*.gbp" /b /a-d /o-d') do (
   echo copying "%%a"
   copy "%source%\%%a" "%dest1%" >nul
   copy "%source%\%%a" "%dest2%" >nul
   goto :done
)
:done

[dscam]

My Updated .bat to include a email notification upon copy completion
Foxidrive I did see your email-bat.cmd at http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?topic=132965.0
But I think that's a little beyond me right now   It's not all contained in 1 file, but seems to work great.

:: Test Batch File to Copy Genie Backup file
:: to 2 Different Network Storage Devices.
:: If the Copy is Successful, Then I get a Successful Email.
:: If the Copy fails, Then I get a Failure Email.
:: Emails sent using Switmail (Setup Individually for each Backup) 
:: Created 12-21-15, Aint Technology Wonderful

@echo off

set source=W:\Test
set dest1=X:\Test
set dest2=V:\Test
pushd "%source%"
for /f "tokens=*" %%G in ('dir *.gbp /b /a-d /od') do SET "newest=%%G"
   copy "%newest%" "%dest1%"
      IF %ERRORLEVEL%==0 (
      SwithMail.exe /s /x "C:\home\GBM_Scripts\SwMail\1TB_Copy_Test_Success.xml"
      ) ELSE (
      SwithMail.exe /s /x "C:\home\GBM_Scripts\SwMail\1TB_Copy_Test_Failure.xml")

   copy "%newest%" "%dest2%"
      IF %ERRORLEVEL%==0 (
      SwithMail.exe /s /x "C:\home\GBM_Scripts\SwMail\3TB_Copy_Test_Success.xml"
      ) ELSE (
      SwithMail.exe /s /x "C:\home\GBM_Scripts\SwMail\3TB_Copy_Test_Failure.xml")

:done

Maybe when I have more time & knowledge I try your email-bat.cmd

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