Input Redirection for multiple arguments

Tyediem · 09-29-2011, 07:53 PM

I wish to run a function with an arbitrary number of arguments with input from the lines of a text file. I assume the use of a for loop is needed, but am finding trouble using this to pass in more than one argument. Any aid would be appreciated.

rnturn · 09-29-2011, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyediem

I wish to run a function with an arbitrary number of arguments with input from the lines of a text file. I assume the use of a for loop is needed, but am finding trouble using this to pass in more than one argument. Any aid would be appreciated.

You mean something like:

Code:

cat filename | while read REC
do
   set ${REC}
   while [ $# -gt 0 ]
   do
      do-something with $0
      shift
   done
done

Your problem description wasn't terribly explicit. Maybe if you can provide a bit more background on what you're trying to do.

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Rick

grail · 09-29-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

pass in more than one argument

To what or where?