Is there anyway to have preset data for user input in a batch file?

Question

So basically I have a batch file that requires alot of user input. I was wondering if it was possible to have any filler data already present when the question is asked, and

Answer 1

Another possibility is to use the editv32.exe or edit64.exe program (http://www.westmesatech.com/editv.html), which makes this very simple:

set NAME=Gill Bates
editv32 -p "Enter your name: " NAME

editv32.exe/editv64.exe are unrestricted copyrighted freeware.