Asking input with set and if condition in batch

Question

This doesn't work ("incorrect syntax error"):

@ECHO OFF

SET /p type="[1] 32bit    [2] 64bit    [3] 32+64bit: "

if %type% == 1
(
  REM Do something here
  REM Do something here
)

I thought it was correct, according to the question How to use if - else structure in a batch file?

What's wrong?

Ever considered to use [`choice`](http://ss64.com/nt/choice.html) for your task? — aschipfl, Dec 02 '16 at 17:06
Your example does not follow the same syntax as the example in the link you posted as Magoo has pointed out to you in his answer. — Squashman, Dec 02 '16 at 17:13
See [this answer](http://stackoverflow.com/a/34118487/3074564) with a brief description of __IF__ syntax. Running in a command prompt window `if /?` explains this command and the syntax which must be used as well. — Mofi, Dec 02 '16 at 17:31

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 02 '16 at 16:53

3

The parenthesis must be on the same line as the if

answered Dec 02 '16 at 16:53

Magoo

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