null as variable in batch file

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From: ROBIN
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 1986 01:48

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Does anyone know how to detect a null as variable input in a batch file?
Specifically:

foo %1   --how do I detect case where %1 is omitted, thus avoiding
	   an error?  I've tried: 
                       if %1==''
                       if %1==' '
                       if %1==<CTRL @>
           all to no avail.  Any help or pointers would be appreciated.

Max S. Robin
AT&T Bell Laboratories
201-386-6865
email:whuxg!2212msr

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Subject: null as variable in batch file
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Date: Mon, 10-Feb-86 20:48:44 EST
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