The script file is simply a text file that includes a number of commands that are executed. The PC calls them batch files, but they are basically the same thing. This covers a basic tutorial of what you could do.

The first thing you have to do is load a text editor such as ED by opening a CLI window and typing:

ED RAM:SCRIPTFILE

The program will now load.

In the ED window type:

Echo "Hello this is a script file that lists all the assigns that have been made."

Assign Temp: DH0:Temp/

ENDCLI

Now select SAVE from the pull-down menus. The file should now be save to ram. If you type the following into a CLI window then your script file can be executed.

EXECUTE RAM:SCRIPTFILE

How do I get the script file to load when I double-click on it?

Once you have created the file above, load ICONEDIT located in the Tools drawer or by typing ICONEDIT in a CLI window. Draw an icon and make sure it is a PROJECT icon by pressing right-Amiga and 4. Select SAVE AS from the menus, or press right-Amiga and A. Double-click on the file that you wish to save and exit the program.

Now, click once on the scriptfile icon in RAM and select INFORMATION from the pull-down menus. A screen should appear showing the icon in a little window. Click on default Tool and type in ICONX in the space provided. Now save the file and double-click on the icon.

You will find that it will now be executed without going through the Shell. Well done! You have now created a script file.

How do I turn my script file into a command?

Type in a Shell window: Protect RAM:SCRIPTFILE +s

This will add what is called a protection flag. Now when you enter SCRIPTFILE from the Shell you will get a list of all the assigns that you have. Don't forget to copy this command to the C: drawer on your system disk.

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