>
> Thanks, that's great! Pity it can't do it on tagged files, but good
> enough for now. Both responses are most appreciated!


1. Use Ctrl-Batch with this line mask, then run the generated file
copy nul %2%3%4.ext



2. Create a F9 Application menu item
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REM #ZTTag #ZTTemp\~ZTTag.bat -fCALL #ZTTemp\ZTW_MENU.BAT SUB1 %1
IF [%%1]==[SUB1] GOTO Sub1

SET ZTTagged=False
REM #ZTIfTagged SET ZTTagged=True
IF [%%ZTTagged%%]==[False] (
Call :NoTag %1
) ELSE (
CALL #ZTTemp\~ZTTag.bat
DEL #ZTTemp\~ZTTag.bat
)
PAUSE
goto :eof

:Sub1
SHIFT
:NoTag
Echo Process %%1
copy nul "%~dpn1.ext"
goto :eof
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