queries abut awk scripting

mbalaji · 10-17-2012, 01:46 AM

Dear friends,
I want to know how we can execute a xgraph file through awk program.please tell me that program.

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BALAJI.M

colucix · 10-17-2012, 01:53 AM

Generally speaking, if you want to execute an external program from awk you can try the system() function or - in alternative - print the command line and pipe it down to the shell, e.g.

Code:

status = system("xgraph arguments")

or

Code:

print "xgraph arguments" | "/bin/bash"

See the GNU awk manual for details, here.

mbalaji · 10-17-2012, 02:13 AM

Thank you very much Mr.colucix
I cant understand this, iwant to is it possible to execute a graph file(drop.xg) from awk program.
If possible means please give me that code.

Thanks & Regards
BALAJI.M