[SOLVED] batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/ :: Support Forum

cvj
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[SOLVED] batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-06 19:28

I use winscp on my lynux server to view and edit multiple text files using the internal editor..

what I would like to know is :- can I make some sort of batch file that will open multiple files to save me having to open all the files one at a time

thanks

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martin◆ Site Admin
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Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-08

You can use the /edit command-line switch:
https://winscp.net/eng/docs/commandline

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cvj

Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-08 23:51

thanks
what do i do generate the session URL then use "/edit " ?

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Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-11

Well, you can generate the URL. But in this case, I believe it's better to refer to your saved site on the command-line, to avoid duplicating the login info:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\WinSCP\WinSCP.exe" "site_name" /edit /remote/path/file.txt

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cvj
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Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-11 18:45

Yeah thanks ,,
So can I do open multiple files on one line tho ?

"F:\WinSCP\WinSCP.exe" "BR" /edit /home/autoconfig.json config.json

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martin◆ Site Admin

Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-15

No. But you can run multiple instances of WinSCP.

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cvj

Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-15 11:03

yeah that I have seen and does help but I have to log in to server every time I start new instance/file tho,,,

is there no way this type of command can be executed from within WinSCP rather than from windows command prompt ?

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martin◆ Site Admin

Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-18

You can use Shift+F4 and type (or rather paste or later select from the history) a semicolon-separated list of the files you want to edit.

See https://winscp.net/eng/docs/task_edit

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cvj
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Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-18 09:46

ok now this I did already try tho. I can open each file as just one but both together ,, no

@echo off
"F:\WinSCP\WinSCP.exe" "BR" /edit /home/autoconfig.json; /home/config.js

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martin◆ Site Admin

Re: batch file to open multiple txt files within WinSCP ?/

2020-09-22

I didn't write that you can use the semicolon with the command-line /edit switch.

You have asked if you can open multiple files from WinSCP, instead of commandline. I've assumed that you mean WinSCP GUI. And that's what my previous post shows.

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