Batch Script: Decoding 70 Audio Files with VGMStream using Custom Options
VGMStream is a powerful audio file decoder that supports a wide range of formats. This article will guide you through creating a batch script to decode 70 audio files using custom options such as output path and logging. The script will be designed to run in the Windows command prompt.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- VGMStream installed and added to your system's PATH
- A list of 70 audio files in a text file (one file per line), named
audio_files.txt
The Batch Script
Create a new text file and save it as decode_audio.bat with the following content:
@echo off
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
Create a variable for the output path:
set "output_path=D:\decoded_audio"
Check if the output path exists, and create it if it doesn't:
if not exist "%output_path%" mkdir "%output_path%"
Read the list of audio files and decode each one using VGMStream with custom options:
for /f "delims=" %%a in (audio_files.txt) do (
set "file_name=%%a"
set "log_file=%output_path%\!file_name:.%~x!.log"
"C:\Program Files\VGMStream\vgmstream.exe" -o "!output_path!\!file_name!" "%%a" -l "!log_file!"
)
The script sets the output path, checks if it exists, and creates it if necessary. Then, it reads the list of audio files and decodes each one using VGMStream with custom options for output path and logging. The decoded files will be saved in the specified output path, and logs will be created for each file.
Using the Batch Script
To use the batch script, follow these steps:
- Place the
decode_audio.batfile in the same directory as theaudio_files.txt. - Edit the
audio_files.txtfile to include the list of 70 audio files you want to decode. - Edit the
output_pathvariable in thedecode_audio.batfile to specify the desired output path. - Run the
decode_audio.batfile in the Windows command prompt.
This article provided a detailed explanation of creating a batch script to decode 70 audio files using VGMStream with custom options for output path and logging. The batch script is designed to run in the Windows command prompt and can be easily customized for your needs.