Running the Batch file you are editing

[blakethompson]

I was surprised that I didn't see this already listed (or that there wasn't a standard built in, for that matter) -- How to execute the Batch file you are editing.

My workflow has been as follows for the last couple months:

• Find in Files.
  * Take the list and edit it into a batch file that copies, finds, edits, etc
  * Open a command prompt, navigate to the directory with the batch, execute it.
  * Open the output file in textpad, massage some more.

This will streamline that a bit.

Configure > Preferences > Tools
Add -> DOS Command

Parameters: $File

Batch output will now reside in Tool Output window. Be sure to write your file as a batch and save with a BAT extension.