Advanced BAT to EXE Converter quickly converts your batch scripts to .EXE files. Even the most complex batch files can be converted to executables.

  Learning the simple batch file language and compiling your script to EXE is the easiest way to develop Windows applications!

  You will benefit from changing your scripts to windows executables in many ways. Users of your scripts cannot view/change your code after it is encrypted by the compiler. Any actions performed by the script can be kept secret. Additionally, there is a feature to run your scripts "Invisible" in the background without the batch file console window.

Advanced Extended Batch File Commands Index

  Add [Number1] [Number2]
  BrowseFiles [ ??? Optional_File_Extention ] [ Optional_StartPath ]
  BrowseFolder
  CenterSelf
  ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  ClearColor
  CloseWindow "Window_Title"
  CursorHide
  CursorShow
  Divide [Number1] [Number2]
  FastCMD [Slot(1-9)]
  GenRandom [MaxInteger]
  GetInput
  GetLength [Text]
  GetMasked
  GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
  GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
  Hideself
  HideWindow "Window_Title"
  LaunchSilent [Text_Filename] [Options(or "" )] [Int_WaitTillFinish(1or0)]
  LessThan [Number1] [Number2]
  LimitDecimal [DecimalNumber] [Integer_X]
  Locate [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
  LocateAt [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
  MakeInteger [DecimalNumber]
  MakeLower [Text]
  MakeUpper [Text]
  MouseCmd [ x1,y1,x2,y2 ]
  Multiply [Number1] [Number2]
  PaintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PaintScreen [Integer_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintBox [Integer_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BorderType(1or2)]
  PrintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_Border(1or2)]
  PrintCenter [Text] [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintColor [Text] [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintColorAt [Text] [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintReturn
  PrintSpace
  ShadeBoxAt [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_ShadeType(1-4)]
  ShowSelf
  ShowWindow "Window_Title"
  Subtract [Number1] [Number2]
  Wait [Integer_Milliseconds]

NOTE - The Advanced Functions do NOT work for DOS compiled executables.



Extended Functions Usage

Tip #1 - You MUST use the prefix "rem " for the compiler to recognize the Advanced Commands. There must be only one space between REM and the Advanced Command or it will remain a COMMENT.

    rem HideSelf
    rem   HideSelf

Tip #2 - Advanced Commands with the "At" suffix (graphical commands) will hide the console cursor.
    The cursor is hidden so you can string graphical commands together without the cursor blinking on the screen.
    You may want to use the CursorShow command after you use these commands.

• rem Add [Number1] [Number2]
       Adds two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem BrowseFiles [ ??? Optional_File_Extention ] [ %~dps0 Optional_Start_Path ]
       Use Windows Common Dialog box to browse for a file. Use %~dps0 for the Start_Path to browse in the EXE path. Selected file is stored in variable %result%
  
• rem BrowseFolder 
       Use a Windows Dialog to browse for a folder. Selected folder is stored in the variable %result%
  
• rem CenterSelf 
       Center the console window on the screen
  
• rem ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Changes the color text will be printed on the screen
  
• rem ClearColor 
       Changes the color text will be printed on the screen back to default colors (FG=7 BG=0)
  
• rem CloseWindow "Window_Title"
       Close an application window. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.
  
• rem CursorHide 
       Hides the blinking cursor on the console window
  
• rem CursorShow 
       Shows the blinking cursor on the console window
  
• rem Divide [Number1] [Number2]
       Divides Number1 by Number2 and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem FastCMD [Slot(1-9)]
       Embed Graphic Wizard File (Saved Slot 1-9)
  
• rem GenRandom [MaxInteger]
       Generates a random integer no larger than MaxInteger and returns the number in the variable %result%
  
• rem GetInput 
       Lets the user type input and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem GetLength [Text]
       Returns the length of text in the integer variable %result%
  
• rem GetMasked 
       Lets the user type input (MASKED for passwords) and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
       Finds the percent [Number1] out of [Number2] and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
       If Number1 >= Number2 (Greater than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%
  
• rem Hideself 
       Allows the compiled batch file window to go invisible and run in the background
  
• rem HideWindow "Window_Title"
       Hide any window on the screen. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.
  
• rem LaunchSilent [Text_Filename] [Options(or "" )] [Int_WaitTillFinish(1or0)]
       Launches any executable completely silent. Use double quotes "" if no options. Wait(1=YES 0=NO)
       Filename and path cannot contain spaces. Recommend Embedding the target EXE. Use %MYFILES%\filename.exe to launch it.
       If you must run an App with spaces in the path, use CD command to change the current directory then just enter the EXE filename without path.
• rem LessThan [Number1] [Number2]
       If Number1 <= Number2 (Less than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%
  
• rem LimitDecimal [DecimalNumber] [Integer_X]
       Limits the DecimalNumber to X number decimal places and returns the result to the variable %result%
  
• rem Locate [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
       Moves the cursor Y number of spaces down and X number of spaces right from the top left corner
  
• rem LocateAt [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
       Hides Cursor. Moves the cursor Y number of spaces down and X number of spaces right from the top left corner.
  
• rem MakeInteger [DecimalNumber]
       Makes the DecimalNumber an integer and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem MakeLower [Text]
       Makes the text all lowercase and returns the text in the variable %result%
  
• rem MakeUpper [Text]
       Makes the text all UPPERCASE and returns the text in the variable %result%
  
• rem MouseCmd [ x1,y1,x2,y2 ]
       Create a button/hotspot that can be clicked with the mouse. Separate multiple buttons with a space.
       Compile "rem MouseCMD GET" to get the coordinates of your buttons at run-time. They are stored in the clipboard.
       The variable %result% will return which button number was pressed. See example.
  
• rem Multiply [Number1] [Number2]
       Multiplies two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem PaintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Hides Cursor. Paints a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions and BGcolor
  
• rem PaintScreen [Integer_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Paints the screen the selected integer background color
  
• rem PrintBox [Integer_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BorderType(1or2)]
       Prints a box centered on the screen with the specified border type
  
• rem PrintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_Border(1or2)]
       Hides Cursor. Prints a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions and border type
  
• rem PrintCenter [Text] [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Prints one centered line of text on screen with the specified colors in the row Y
  
• rem PrintColor [Text] [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Prints text on the screen with the specified colors without printing a Return after. Use PrintReturn command if you must
  
• rem PrintColorAt [Text] [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Hides Cursor. Prints colored text on the screen at the Y X coordinates without printing a Return. Use PrintReturn
  
• rem PrintReturn 
       Moves cursor down a line
  
• rem PrintSpace 
       Moves the cursor a space to the right
  
• rem ShadeBoxAt [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_ShadeType(1-4)]
       Hides Cursor. Shades a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions
  
• rem ShowSelf 
       Allows the compiled batch file window to reappear after going invisible with HideSelf
  
• rem ShowWindow "Window_Title"
       Reveal a hidden window. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.
  
• rem Subtract [Number1] [Number2]
       Subtracts Number2 from Number1 and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• rem Wait [Integer_Milliseconds]
       Waits the specified number of milliseconds before continuing (1000 = 1 second)
  

• Open and look through the example batch files included in the compiler menu
• While editing your batch files you will notice the code changing colors when using the Advanced Commands:
  GREEN for REM comments (REM still works for non Advanced Command statements)
  PURPLE (warning) for recognized Advanced Commands missing options
  BLUE (ok) for rem Advanced Commands with the correct number of options
  RED (error) Advanced Command with possible typo
  ORANGE for GOTO and :Labels
  
• Please note that the compiler color codes the script statements based on the number of options entered after an extended command. The compiler does NOT check for the correct data type.
• Save your batch file after compiling it to save the Project Options including EXE path, icon, version information.
  This data will be loaded the next time you open the batch file with the compiler.
• To add a comment in the batch file, use a REM statement
• Be sure not to use any commands that may require user input while the compiled batch file is hiding with the HideSelf command
• PrintColor does not print a "return" after it prints to the screen. This is so you can print more than one color on a line without having to use Locate. Simply use PrintReturn to start at the next line.
• Use ChangeColor when using PaintScreen to change the text backround color to match the current background color.
• To Embed files to the compiled EXE, click the plus sign "+" on the Select EXE Options window (Embed Files tab)
  
• Use the %MYFILES% variable within your script to access these files as if it was a folder.
  
• Use %0 to get the EXE filename of the compiled batch file EXE at runtime.
  
• Use %~dps0 to get the folder path of the compiled batch file EXE at runtime.
  
• Batch file windows are 80 spaces in width and 25 spaces in height.
• To close the window when a batch file finishes executing, simply put a CLS (clear screen) statement at the end of the batch file.
• If the console window closes before you can see any text on the screen, put a PAUSE (press any key to continue) statement at the end of the batch file.
  
• Make sure English is selected on your Language bar.
  

• Why should I use Advanced BAT to EXE Converter?
    You can encrypt your script to hide the code from end users. This allows you to share scripts with passwords for FTP or networking functions. You can also embed Icons and other binary files that your script needs to function and turn them all into one stand-alone EXE file to share. You also have the option of password protecting your EXE so it will not run without the correct password.


• What makes Advanced BAT to EXE Converter better than other BAT to EXE compilers?
    There are over 40 Extended commands unique to Advanced BAT to EXE Converter that makes your scripts much more powerful including hiding any windows application dialog and using mouse input within your batch file script.


• Will my batch file need any modifications before compiling?
    Advanced BAT to EXE Converter is the only compiler that will compile your script and not need any modifications for all complex tasks.


• How can I modify my batch script so it does not require an Admin Manifest?
    Use can use the %MYFILES% variable as the working folder for your batch file since you always have write access to this directory and files even without Admin rights.


• Do I have to pay for future updates?
    Lifetime free updates for all buyers of the PRO version. Free technical support with a fast response time for free and PRO version.


• How do I compile as Invisible or include an Icon and Version properties when compiling a batch file with the Windows Context menu or command line?
    First, compile the batch file using Advanced BAT to EXE Converter with all of the project options you would like. Next, save the batch file. All of your Icon, Embedded files, Version and Invisible properties are saved in the header of the batch file. These settings will be loaded and used when you compile from the command line or use the Windows Explorer context menu compile option. The only difference is that the output EXE file will always be named after the batch file instead of using the BFCPEEXE header variable.


• How do I use Embedded files in my batch file script?
    Embed any of the files that your script needs to use upon execution in to your EXE using the "Embed Files" tab on the "Select EXE Options" dialog. This dialog appears after selecting your EXE filename when you hit the Build EXE button. Use the %MYFILES% variable within your script to access these files as if it was a folder.


• The LaunchSilent extended command does not seem to work for the program that I am launching?
    Some windows applications will launch a second dialog that will not remain invisible. In this case, use the HideWindow extended command. Make sure you use the "rem Wait 250" extended command between launching the program and hiding it. This will allow the program time to load before attempting to hide it. You may want to launch the application minimized in this situation. Here is a quick example:

start /MIN notepad.exe
rem Wait 250
rem HideWindow "Untitled - Notepad"


• My Icon is not showing after compiling the batch file script?
    There is a known issue with the Windows7 fast-cache feature that in rare situations could prevent the new icon from showing at first. Simply copy your EXE to another folder and you will see the icon appear.

Graphic Wizard

Steps to get started:

• Choose the FG (foreground) and BG (background) colors you wish to use with the color strip (bottom right)
  
• Choose type of tool in preview box (top right)
  
• Click where you would like the top-left corner of the tool to start. Then click the bottom-right corner in the work surface. This should draw a box based on which tool was selected in the previous step.
  
• Click the "Wait30ms" button when you wish to start a new "frame" if you are creating an animation. This will also refresh the GE Wiz window.
  
• Click the "Copy Code to Clipboard" command button. Paste in Advanced BAT to EXE Converter, then BUILD EXE to test.
  
• Examples can be found in the LOAD button