Hi Dan,

   Put bat1 and bat2 in the same directory and then run bat1.

BAT1.BAT
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{at}echo off
echo This is main bat file.
echo.
call bat2.bat
echo.
echo Now we have returned to the main bat file.
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BAT2.BAT
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{at}echo off
echo This is the called bat file.
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    Later, 
      Charles

... Batch programming is like trying to compose a symphony on a kazoo.
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