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tim6389 · Professional Member Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Posts: 790

hello all

ok when people make batch file i see there are programs out there that will convert them to a exe or a com file. mine question is why do people do this does it make it run better?

please explain this

thanks

Mac · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2002 1:57 am Post subject:

A batch compiler makes an executable file that
is loaded into memory. There'll be a noticable
speed increase over a large "uncompiled" batch
file, especially on older slower systems, which is
what they were designed for...

I have BAT2EXEC.COM (an old PC Magazine utility
that generates COM files), but have rarely used it
since I found VDS.

Cheers, Mac Smile

tim6389 · Professional Member Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Posts: 790

ok but one thing

don't a batch file loaded into memory when its runnning? or i'am wrong?

Mac · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2002 6:56 am Post subject:

Yes, but batch files must run thru DOS command.com
one line at a time to interpret them (similiar to other
script based programs such as VDS).

Cheers, Mac Smile

tim6389 · Professional Member Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Posts: 790

when you say large how large of a bat file you taking?

Mac · Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2002 7:35 am Post subject:

I don't know how large it would have to be on modern
machines to notice a difference, but I'd guess a couple
hundred lines (maybe more?). These programs were
designed to speed up batch files back before Pentiums... Wink

BTW, the one I have is dated 1993.

Cheers, Mac Smile

tim6389 · Professional Member Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Posts: 790

the resaon i ask is cuase i still play with them (batch fils that is) Smile

and the machine i'am runing them on is only 166mhz...this is why i'am asking all theses questions....