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DOS batch: get last folder from relative path

I have the following values in a DOS batch file (for example...):

..\Apple\Jones  
..\Banana\Smith  
..\Pear\Wilson

I need to extract the last name values ("Jones", "Smith", "Wilson") from each value. What one technique can I use that will always give me these substring values?

Solution

  • According to this topic : What is the best way to do a substring in a batch file?

    I suggest you to use 

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