Need help with batch programming.

I am trying to make a phone book with .bat and basicly what it does is you type in the name of the person's number you want to see and it shows thier phone # and home address.

I was wondering if it could put information into a .txt file then when when you ask for it to go get it.
meaning that instead of editing the btahc file every time i enter a name. so that i would start it and type in "NewName" and it'll tell me to fill in the blanks so that when i look for the name all i'll have to do if look it up. without even having to edit the file manualy.

if you don't understand please ask questions.

This sort of thing is why man created databases. All I don't understand is why you are thinking of doing this in a batch file ... ?

because i think it's fun lol

First off, attempting this in batch is bloody insane to the point that I'm not even going to attempt to write that for you. That's the kind of project that could make your ears bleed, lol.

However, this can be done very easily and efficiently in WSH. You could even use an actual database, although, if you really wanted, it could be done in a text file as well. I'd be happy to help you develop that solution.

thanks alot! is i'll look for some WSH tuts on this website or i'll google them.

Sounds good, let me know when your ready to start and I'll point you in the right direction.