Running Modflow with Batch Files

Dos basics cd = change directory

(dOs Is NoT cAsE sEnSiTiVe)

dir = shows you what is in the directory

(It gives you a list of everything that is in the folder)

copy = copies one file to a new file name

(copy sample.txt newsample.txt)

md = make directory

Don’t fear the command prompt box.

Start > Programs >

Accessories > Command Prompt

Basic Batch File

• Batch files just take an input file and run it with an executable file (*.exe)

• rem = remark line

• File extension is *.bat

Simple Tips for Batch Files

• Keep all files are in the same folder. (*.bat, *.in, *.exe)

• Make comments (rem)

• Add a pause

Creating Data Sets in GWV

rem Basic Batch File by Chris Lowry

rem Run Model using Modflow

mf2k.exe <mf2k.in

pause

Run Model

Import Results

More Complex Batch File