how to write a batch file code example

Example 1: how to make a batch file

echo off
title MyBatchFile
color 0
echo This is a batch file
echo.
echo Batch files are made on a Windows PC.
echo They run inside of Command Prompt
echo Copy this code. Next, paste it inside of Notepad.exe.
echo Finally, save it as a .bat or .cmd file, run it, and there you have it!
echo Do you see it now?{Y/N}

set /p answer

if %answer% == Y exit
if %answer% == N goto loop

:loop
cls

echo This is a batch file
echo.
echo Batch files are made on a Windows PC.
echo They run inside of Command Prompt
echo Copy this code. Next, paste it inside of Notepad.exe.
echo Finally, save it as a .bat or .cmd file, run it, and there you have it!
echo Do you see it now(again)?{Y/N}

set /p answer2

if %answer2% == Y exit
if %answer2% == N exit
pause
exit

Example 2: how to run bat file without effect main code

import subprocess
from subprocess import Popen
import time
from multiprocessing import Process,freeze_support

def run_batfile(name='world'):
	subprocess.call(["launch_pg.bat"])

if __name__ == '__main__':
	# freeze_support()
	p = Process(target=run_batfile)
	p.start()
	# p.join()	
	count = 0
	while True:
		count+=1
		print(count)
		time.sleep(1)

Example 3: how do i write a batch file

You can use notepad(windows) or texteditor(mac) or other programs i personally prefer Atom
To make it work you have to save the file and name it something that ends on .bat

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