Problem Using Variables In CURL
 

Hi, I need some help using variables in CURL.

Here's my code:

transfer_to_pcid="AAAAAAAA"
transfer_from_pcid="BBBBBBBB"
basic_password=`ssh rsync@some_test_domain 'curl --silent "http://some_test_domain/insite_com/qs2_pwd_insite_basic.asp?ST=New&PC="$transfer_from_pcid"&TP="$transfer_to_pcid"&VT=7.4"'` ;

When the command runs the variables don't seem to be getting passed to the asp page. Any help would be appreciated.

The curl command is enclosed in single-quotes, which disables the special meanings of all other characters, including " (and of course $). You can either "un-enclose" the variables (and re-enclose them in double-quotes if necessary), or else use double-quotes on the outside, and escape the internal double-quotes.

(I hope I got that right :))

Note also that $(..) is preferred over `..`.

PS: Please use [code][/code] tags around your code, to help preserve formatting and to improve readability.

Thanks a lot. It worked fine.