"call exit" - Exit batch file from call subroutine

[PiotrMP006]

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call exit

Is this the only effective way to exit batch file from call subroutine?

[Simon Sheppard]

I tend to use Goto :eof

Both options are described here: https://ss64.com/nt/call.html

[PiotrMP006]

Both options are described here: https://ss64.com/nt/call.html

The "call exit" solution is not described here "https://ss64.com/nt/call.html" !!!

[Simon Sheppard]

Both options are described here: https://ss64.com/nt/call.html

The "call exit" solution is not described here "https://ss64.com/nt/call.html" !!!

It is described in the section:
CALL a subroutine (:label)

[poit]

ok but is there a way to exit the batch from within a subroutine without closing the running shell?
like call exit /b, that's not doing it

[Simon Sheppard]

Whether the host shell exits will depend a lot on how you initially call the batch file.

If you are running it from the command prompt, it will generally return to that prompt.
If you are running it by double clicking or running a shortcut to the batch, that generally starts a new shell which will end when the batch ends.

CMD /K can be used to start a batch file and then have the shell remain open afterwards.

[poit]

let me clarify:

what i meant is leaving more than one level of subroutine nesting with a single effort.
like plain exit does (but is just rude and should never be used )

like maybe for a generic "print-Error & ret-status", potentially saving you lots of exit /b glue
seeing how there a numerous ways to mess with return positions, it sure "feels" possible.