How to change directory then run command batch file?

Question

How would you change the directory in a batch file then run the command in the new directory? I have got the batch file to change the directory, but will not run the command. It is not an exe, it is a file with -options. So basically I need to change the directory, then run a command that is saved in a string.

Answer 1

Try using

pushd yourdir
filetorun -options

Answer 2

I have given a sample code below to change the directory and run a command after that.

cd C:\    #Will change the directory to C:
ipconfig  #Will return IP address details(any command can be used here)
pause     #Will prevent command prompt from closing and waits for a keypress

Save this as a batch file filename.bat and you will get desired output. But make sure that the command entered is correct.

Answer 3

"cd" stands for "ChangeDirectory". With "cd" command you can change the directory.

See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cd_(command)

Cheers