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DOS command to combine or merge text files (Users)

posted by Doug , 27.08.2012, 07:01

Ron's suggestion is a good one, but be cautioned: the files won't be copied chronologically unless they are already stored in chronological order on the disk -- the COPY command just copies files in unsorted directory order.

But you can sort the directory by using your Norton DirSrt utility (possibly might be named DS for short). Sort first, then copy. Piece o' cake.... (But only use DS on FAT16 or FAT12 disks / no long filenames!)

Also be aware that if you have lots of individual files, the destination file could grow very big. Most DOS 16-bit text editors / word processors have a memory limit (after all, they must fit into less than 640kb) and might not be able to handle a really-large file.

- Doug B.

Complete thread:

• DOS command to combine or merge text files - CluelessInSeattl, 26.08.2012, 19:13
  • DOS command to combine or merge text files - ron, 27.08.2012, 00:32
    • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Doug, 27.08.2012, 07:01
      • DOS command to combine or merge text files - ron, 27.08.2012, 08:14
      • DOS command to combine or merge text files - bretjohn, 27.08.2012, 17:40
        • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Rugxulo, 27.08.2012, 20:44
          • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Arjay, 27.08.2012, 21:29
            • DOS command to combine or merge text files - CluelessInSeattl, 28.08.2012, 18:12
              • DOS command to combine or merge text files - Arjay, 28.08.2012, 22:53