So, a bit of research turned up %~nx1 which works....
got it from.
http://windowsitpro.com/article/arti...atch-file.html
"Kardon Coupé" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Dear All,
>
> I was wondering is there only %1 available when changing Folder
> Options/File Types?
>
> I'm noticing the %1 passed the whole filename including folder, I think
> this is causing a program with the DOS program I'm using and I was
> wondering if there is anyway of just passing the filename?
>
> Hope someone can help..
>
> Regards
> Paul.
>