How can I get the filename from a full path in a batch file?

Question

I'm trying to write a batch file which can extract the path and file name from a full path, and set these into variables in the batch file.

For example, if the argument is c:\temp\dir1\file1.txt, I want to set filename = file1.txt, and path=\temp\dir1\

Answer 1

If you're talking about a DOS .bat file, I don't think there is a way. DOS batch files have the least power and capability of any shell language I've ever used.

Sorry.