The append command allows programs to open data files in specified directories as if they were in the current directory. If used without parameters, append displays the appended directory list.
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This command not supported in Windows 10.
append [[<drive>:]<path>[;...]] [/x[:on|:off]] [/path:[:on|:off] [/e]
append ;
Append parameters
Parameter |
Description |
[\<drive>:]<path> |
Specifies a drive and directory to append. |
/x:on |
Applies appended directories to file searches and launching applications. |
/x:off |
Applies appended directories only to requests to open files. The /x:off option is the default setting. |
/path:on |
Applies appended directories to file requests that already specify a path. /path:on is the default setting. |
/path:off |
Turns off the effect of /path:on. |
/e |
Stores a copy of the appended directory list in an environment variable named APPEND. /e may be used only the first time you use append after starting your system. |
; |
Clears the appended directory list. |
/? |
Displays help at the command prompt. |
Examples
To clear the appended directory list, type:
append;
To store a copy of the appended directory to an environment variable named append, type:
append /e