Step 1.  Create a text file with just the enter or return keystroke in it.
Step 2. Pipe the text file into the time command (Time<Textfile) and the
results to your log (Time<Textfile >> Logfile).
This will also enter a line for "Enter new time:" into your log.
Step 3. Repeat step 2 with Date as the command.

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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Mike Curtis
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 8:37 PM
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Subject: [PCSOFT] Date and time in batch file

I am trying to write a batch file that will backup my quicken files to
floppy.
I would like to have the date and time written to a log file when the files
are
copied to the floppy.  Is there a way to pass the date and time without
having
to press enter?  Here is the file as I have it so far:

c:
cd\quicken\backup
xcopy32 *.* a: /r/i/c/h/k/e/y/f >>a:\qcopy.log

Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Mike Curits

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