Sequential file backup

[drgt]

Hello everyone

I need to backup a File.ext in the same folder renaming the backup to: File.1.ext for the 1st time, File.2.ext for the second time, etc
(Or another perhaps easier renaming method)

Can you help me with the code?

Thanks

[pieh-ejdsch]

Hallo drgt,
What you are looking for is a small versioning of different states of one and the same file or files or folders.

You can find the appropriate script here:

viewtopic.php?t=7903#p52948

Just read the description

Phil

[drgt]

Thanks but assuming we call the script test.bat how exactly is it used?
I.E what is the complete command?

[pieh-ejdsch]

You can drag one or more folders or files onto the batch.
This corresponds to the full path as a parameter.

[drgt]

What is the OS requirement for this?

I wanted to use it also in an old xp sp2 machine.

Ok. I drag a file onto the batch file?

Where will the target file go?

[Batcher]

DragOneFileOnMe.bat

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@echo off
if "%~1" equ "" (
    echo Please close it, drag one file on me.
    pause
    goto :eof
)
cd /d "%~dp0"
set "n=1"
call :GetNextName "%~n1" "%~x1"
copy "%~1" "%NewName%%~x1"
exit /b

:GetNextName
if exist "%~1.%n%%2"  (
   set /a n+=1
   goto :GetNextName
)
set "NewName=%~1.%n%"
goto :eof