Advanced BAT to EXE Converter

Advanced BAT to EXE Converter

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    Advanced BAT to EXE Converter will flawlessly compile any batch file to EXE and includes very useful extended commands which are not available in normal batch files!

    Advanced BAT to EXE Converter requires English(United States) selected in the Windows Control Panel for encryption functions during compile.
    The compiled EXE will run on all Windows versions, configurations and languages after compiled.

While editing your batch files you will notice the code changing colors when using the Advanced Commands:
GREEN for REM comments (REM still works for non Advanced Command statements)
PURPLE (warning) for recognized Advanced Commands missing options
BLUE (ok) for rem Advanced Commands with the correct number of options
RED (error) Advanced Command with possible typo
ORANGE for GOTO and :Labels

Please note that the compiler color codes the script statements based on the number of options entered after an extended command. The compiler does NOT check for the correct data type.

Advanced Extended Batch File Commands Index

  Add [Number1] [Number2]
  ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  BrowseFiles [ ??? Optional_File_Extention ] [ Optional_StartPath ]
  BrowseFolder
  CenterSelf
  ClearColor
  CloseWindow "Window_Title"
  CursorHide
  CursorShow
  Divide [Number1] [Number2]
  FastCMD [Slot(1-9)]
  GenRandom [MaxInteger]
  GetInput
  GetLength [Text]
  GetMasked
  GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
  GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
  Hideself
  HideWindow "Window_Title"
  LaunchSilent [Text_Filename] [Options(or "" )] [Int_WaitTillFinish(1or0)]
  LessThan [Number1] [Number2]
  LimitDecimal [DecimalNumber] [Integer_X]
  Locate [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
  LocateAt [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
  MakeInteger [DecimalNumber]
  MakeLower [Text]
  MakeUpper [Text]
  MouseCmd [ x1,y1,x2,y2 ]
  Multiply [Number1] [Number2]
  PaintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PaintScreen [Integer_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintBox [Integer_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BorderType(1or2)]
  PrintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_Border(1or2)]
  PrintCenter [Text] [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintColor [Text] [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintColorAt [Text] [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
  PrintReturn
  PrintSpace
  ShadeBoxAt [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_ShadeType(1-4)]
  ShowSelf
  ShowWindow "Window_Title"
  Subtract [Number1] [Number2]
  Wait [Integer_Milliseconds]

NOTE - The Advanced Functions do NOT work for DOS compiled executables.

Extended Functions Usage

Tip #1 - You MUST use the prefix "rem " for the compiler to recognize the Advanced Commands. There must be only one space between REM and the Advanced Command or it will remain a COMMENT.

    rem HideSelf
    rem   HideSelf

Tip #2 - Advanced Commands with the "At" suffix (graphical commands) will hide the console cursor.
    The cursor is hidden so you can string graphical commands together without the cursor blinking on the screen.
    You may want to use the CursorShow command after you use these commands.

rem Add [Number1] [Number2]
Adds two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem BrowseFiles [ ??? Optional_File_Extention ] [ %~dps0 Optional_Start_Path ]
Use Windows Common Dialog box to browse for a file. Use %~dps0 for the Start_Path to browse in the EXE path. Selected file is stored in variable %result%

rem BrowseFolder
Use a Windows Dialog to browse for a folder. Selected folder is stored in the variable %result%

rem CenterSelf
Center the console window on the screen

rem ChangeColor [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
Changes the color text will be printed on the screen

rem ClearColor
Changes the color text will be printed on the screen back to default colors (FG=7 BG=0)

rem CloseWindow "Window_Title"
Close an application window. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.

rem CursorHide
Hides the blinking cursor on the console window

rem CursorShow
Shows the blinking cursor on the console window

rem Divide [Number1] [Number2]
Divides Number1 by Number2 and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem FastCMD [Slot(1-9)]
Embed Graphic Wizard File (Saved Slot 1-9)

rem GenRandom [MaxInteger]
Generates a random integer no larger than MaxInteger and returns the number in the variable %result%

rem GetInput
Lets the user type input and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem GetLength [Text]
Returns the length of text in the integer variable %result%

rem GetMasked
Lets the user type input (MASKED for passwords) and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem GetPercent [Number1] [Number2]
Finds the percent [Number1] out of [Number2] and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem GreaterThan [Number1] [Number2]
If Number1 >= Number2 (Greater than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%

rem Hideself
Allows the compiled batch file window to go invisible and run in the background

rem HideWindow "Window_Title"
Hide any window on the screen. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.

rem LaunchSilent [Text_Filename] [Options(or "" )] [Int_WaitTillFinish(1or0)]
     Launches any executable completely silent. Use double quotes "" if no options. Wait(1=YES 0=NO)
     Filename and path cannot contain spaces. Recommend Embedding the target EXE. Use %MYFILES%\filename.exe to launch it.
     If you must run an App with spaces in the path, use CD command to change the current directory then just enter the EXE filename without path.

rem LessThan [Number1] [Number2]
If Number1 <= Number2 (Less than or equal to) returns 1 if true and a 0 if false in the variable %result%

rem LimitDecimal [DecimalNumber] [Integer_X]
Limits the DecimalNumber to X number decimal places and returns the result to the variable %result%

rem Locate [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
Moves the cursor Y number of spaces down and X number of spaces right from the top left corner

rem LocateAt [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_X(1-80)]
Hides Cursor. Moves the cursor Y number of spaces down and X number of spaces right from the top left corner.

rem MakeInteger [DecimalNumber]
Makes the DecimalNumber an integer and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem MakeLower [Text]
Makes the text all lowercase and returns the text in the variable %result%

rem MakeUpper [Text]
Makes the text all UPPERCASE and returns the text in the variable %result%

rem MouseCmd [ x1,y1,x2,y2 ]
     Create a button/hotspot that can be clicked with the mouse. Separate multiple buttons with a space.
     Compile "rem MouseCMD GET" to get the coordinates of your buttons at run-time. They are stored in the clipboard.
     The variable %result% will return which button number was pressed. NOTE- nothing is drawn on the screen in the coordinates. See example.

rem Multiply [Number1] [Number2]
Multiplies two numbers and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem PaintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
Hides Cursor. Paints a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions and BGcolor

rem PaintScreen [Integer_BGcolor(0-15)]
Paints the screen the selected integer background color

rem PrintBox [Integer_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_BorderType(1or2)]
Prints a box centered on the screen with the specified border type

rem PrintBoxAt [Integer_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_Border(1or2)]
Hides Cursor. Prints a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions and border type

rem PrintCenter [Text] [Integer_Y(1-25)] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
Prints one centered line of text on screen with the specified colors in the row Y

rem PrintColor [Text] [Integer_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
Prints text on the screen with the specified colors without printing a Return after. Use PrintReturn command if you must

rem PrintColorAt [Text] [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_FGcolor(0-15)] [Int_BGcolor(0-15)]
Hides Cursor. Prints colored text on the screen at the Y X coordinates without printing a Return. Use PrintReturn

rem PrintReturn
Moves cursor down a line

rem PrintSpace
Moves the cursor a space to the right

rem ShadeBoxAt [Int_Y] [Int_X] [Int_Height] [Int_Width] [Int_ShadeType(1-4)]
Hides Cursor. Shades a box on the screen at the Y X coordinates with the specified dimensions

rem ShowSelf
Allows the compiled batch file window to reappear after going invisible with HideSelf

rem ShowWindow "Window_Title"
Reveal a hidden window. You must know the window title. Surround the Window_Title with quotes. Watch for double spaces.

rem Subtract [Number1] [Number2]
Subtracts Number2 from Number1 and returns the result in the variable %result%

rem Wait [Integer_Milliseconds]
Waits the specified number of milliseconds before continuing (1000 = 1 second)

Tips for using Advanced BAT to EXE Converter

    Anti-virus software has become very sensitive in recent years. This software product is 100% clean and safe.
    You may have a false positive on your newly created EXE. We work closely with security products to minimized false positives but they still happen.

    Simply Google "Antivirus_Name submit false positive."
    Upload your EXE on their web-form and they will verify that it is not malicious. They will update their definition files to remove the detection in about 48 hours.
    Advanced BAT to EXE Converter PRO binaries are behind a pay-wall so there are less false positives.

    Visual Studio 2019 even has issues with anti-virus false positives. Google "Visual Studio 2019 hello world anti-virus false positive."

Open and look through the example batch files included in the compiler menu

Save your batch file after compiling it to save the Project Options including EXE path, icon, version information.
This data will be loaded the next time you open the batch file with the compiler.

To add a comment in the batch file, use a REM statement

Be sure not to use any commands that may require user input while the compiled batch file is hiding with the HideSelf command

PrintColor does not print a "return" after it prints to the screen. This is so you can print more than one color on a line without having to use Locate. Simply use PrintReturn to start at the next line.
Use ChangeColor when using PaintScreen to change the text backround color to match the current background color.

To Embed files to the compiled EXE, click the plus sign "+" on the Select EXE Options window (Embed Files tab)

Use %MYFILES% to get the folder path of embedded files at run time.

Use %0 to get the EXE filename of the compiled batch file EXE at runtime.
Use %~dps0 to get the folder path of the compiled batch file EXE at runtime.
Batch file windows are 80 spaces in width and 25 spaces in height.
To close the window when a batch file finishes executing, simply put a CLS (clear screen) statement at the end of the batch file.
If the console window closes before you can see any text on the screen, put a PAUSE (press any key to continue) statement at the end of the batch file.
Make sure English is selected on your Language bar.

   Command Line Compile Usage:
     aB2Econv.exe input.BAT output.EXE

   Copy your "ab2econv411pro" installation folder out of %program files%
   to a location where you have write permissions first.

   It is recommended that you use quotes and full path filenames.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

    Anti-virus software has become very sensitive in recent years. This software product is 100% clean and safe.
    You may have a false positive on your newly created EXE. We work closely with security products to minimized false positives but they still happen.

    Simply Google "Antivirus_Name submit false positive."
    Upload your EXE on their web-form and they will verify that it is not malicious. They will update their definition files to remove the detection in about 48 hours.
    Advanced BAT to EXE Converter PRO binaries are behind a pay-wall so there are less false positives.

    Visual Studio 2019 even has issues with anti-virus false positives. Google "Visual Studio 2019 hello world anti-virus false positive."

Why should I use Advanced BAT to EXE Converter?

What makes Advanced BAT to EXE Converter better than other BAT to EXE compilers?

Will my batch file need any modifications before compiling?

Do I have to pay for future updates?

How do I include an Icon and Version properties when compiling a batch file with the Windows Context menu or command line?

How do I use Embedded files in my batch file script?

The LaunchSilent extended command does not seem to work for the program that I am launching?

My Icon is not showing after compiling the batch file script?

Graphical Enhancement Wizard

Steps to get started:

Choose the FG (foreground) and BG (background) colors you wish to use with the color strip (bottom right)
Choose type of tool in preview box (top right)
Click where you would like the top-left corner of the tool to start. Then click the bottom-right corner in the work surface. This should draw a box based on which tool was selected in the previous step.
Click the "Wait30ms" button when you wish to start a new "frame" if you are creating an animation. This will also refresh the GE Wiz window.
Click the "Copy Code to Clipboard" command button. Paste in Advanced BAT to EXE Converter, then BUILD EXE to test.
Examples can be found in the LOAD button
This tool is still in early stage of development, but is very useful as is.

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When you order:

You will receive the full version immediately after payment via email download link
Will remove "Please Upgrade" screen that shows before each compiled batch file executes
You may distribute the compiled batch files to anyone, anywhere royalty free
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or to your equipment or any other damages by using this program
("Advanced BAT to EXE Converter").

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The compiled batch files created with the full version PRO package may be distributed to anyone, anywhere royalty free.

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