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]
  ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  ClearColor
  CursorHide
  CursorShow
  Divide [Number1] [Number2]
  GenRandom [MaxInteger]
  GetInput
  GetLength [Text]
  GetMasked
  GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
  GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
  Hideself
  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]
  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
  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:
    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 all over the screen.
    You may want to use the CursorShow command after you use these commands.

• Add [Number1] [Number2]
       Adds two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Changes the color text will be printed on the screen
  
• ClearColor 
       Changes the color text will be printed to default colors (FG=7 BG=0)
  
• CursorHide 
       Hides the blinking cursor on the console window
  
• CursorShow 
       Shows the blinking cursor on the console window
  
• Divide [Number1] [Number2]
       Divides Number1 by Number2 and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• GenRandom [MaxInteger]
       Generates a random integer no larger than MaxInteger and returns the number in the variable %result%
  
• GetInput 
       Lets the user type input and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• GetLength [Text]
       Returns the length of text in the integer variable %result%
  
• GetMasked 
       Lets the user type input (MASKED for passwords) and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
       Finds the percent [Number1] out of [Number2] and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
       If Number1 >= Number2 (Greater than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%
  
• Hideself 
       Allows the compiled batch file window to go invisible and run in the background
  
• 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.
• LessThan [Number1] [Number2]
       If Number1 <= Number2 (Less than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%
  
• LimitDecimal [DecimalNumber] [Integer_X]
       Limits the DecimalNumber to X number decimal places and returns the result to the variable %result%
  
• 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
  
• 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.
  
• MakeInteger [DecimalNumber]
       Makes the DecimalNumber an integer and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• MakeLower [Text]
       Makes the text all lowercase and returns the text in the variable %result%
  
• MakeUpper [Text]
       Makes the text all UPPERCASE and returns the text in the variable %result%
  
• Multiply [Number1] [Number2]
       Multiplies two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• 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
  
• PaintScreen [Integer_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Paints the screen the selected integer background color
  
• PrintBox [Integer_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BorderType(1or2)]
       Prints a box centered on the screen with the specified border type
  
• 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
  
• PrintCenter [Text] [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
       Prints a centered line of text on the screen with the specified colors in the row Y
  
• 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
  
• 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
  
• PrintReturn 
       Moves cursor down a line
  
• PrintSpace 
       Moves the cursor a space to the right
  
• 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
  
• ShowSelf 
       Allows the compiled batch file window to reappear after going invisible with HideSelf
  
• Subtract [Number1] [Number2]
       Subtracts Number2 from Number1 and returns the result in the variable %result%
  
• 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 extra (extended) commands:
  GREEN for REM comments
  PURPLE (warning) for recognized Advanced Commands missing options
  BLUE (ok) for Advanced Commands with the correct number of options
  RED (error) Advanced Command with possible typo
  ORANGE for GOTO and :Labels
  
• Please note the compiler colors the code 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 %MYFILES% to get the folder path of embedded files at run time.
  
• 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 windows 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.
  

Graphical Enhancement 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