When you’re building a batch file it’s often necessary to display status information to the user, but Windows gives you very few tools to help. MessagePop enables creating alerts with styled text, clickable links, optional timeouts, even a "Do not show" option which allows the user to hide it in future. This makes for a complicated syntax, but the package includes a sample MessageTest.bat file to show you how it works. There’s also a separate GUI-based MessageHelper tool to help design your pop-up. Enter text, choose icons, set your preferred settings, and hit Preview at any time to see how… [Continue Reading]