How to split string in batch file using words inside the string

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For example, I have this string in another variable:

444455556666&X=697&Y=250

I want to get the number after "&X=" in a variable and the number after "&Y=" in another variable. Is it possible in batch file? Notice: the number 444455556666 is VARIABLE (it can be it can be shorter or longer, so i can't split with the position)

Stephan · Accepted Answer · 2021-02-17 18:28:12Z

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You have a fine format there: If you split it by &, you get a number, X=nnn, and Y=nnn. Skip the first and use the second and third:

set "var=444455556666&X=697&Y=250"
for /f "tokens=2,3 delims=&" %%x in ("%var%") do set "%%x"&set "%%y"
echo %x%,%y%

answered Feb 17, 2021 at 18:28

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Gianluca Barbacci Over a year ago

and... what if i had this: "444455556666, 777788889" (any two changing number, divided only by a comma and a space) and i want to get the first number in a variable and the second number in another variable?

Stephan Over a year ago

for /f "tokens=1,2 delims=, " %%a in ("444455556666, 777788889") do set "first=%%a"&set "second=%%b" Note: if you use a space as delimiter, it has to be the last delim-char.

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