Some restrictions apply to the command line short cut that do not apply to the longer method that you are about to follow.  Please see the very short README.TXT.  The longer method will explain each step -- so please continue.  This batch program determines if the user is using the short form or long form.  If the user is using the short form, this program creates the script LAST.INP and redirects that script into the QBASIC program.  This script is identical to the key strokes that a user would use in the long form.  If the user is using the long form, then the program starts the long form. This file (as sent originally) has the short form defaults set to work with what is believed to be its' most likely  use and is compatible with the original fun files.  If another set of defaults is desired, then just make the desired changes in the defaults indicated below; but I would like to suggest that you make a copy of this file and change its' name slightly to indicate the new defaults and then make the changes to that new file.  Then copy or move that file to your path directory that contains the original COLS.BAT.  Then when you need the new defaults, type the new filename on the command line.  If you run long files or would like to speed up the processing, specify a carriage return instead of y to the totals option (processing speed can nearly double).  A carriage return may be specified by typing ECHO.>> \COLS\LAST.INP The next lines starting with an IF insert the output columns. REM The next line ends the output column insertion. The next line inserts the filename. The next line specifies the delimiter (use c for comma). The next line specifies the number of input columns or carriage return for no error checking. The next line specifies whether totaling will be done (y or no). The next line will automatically start the editor called EDIT on the output file at the end of the short command line form.  If you favorite editor has another name, please change it below.