Automating tasks by redirecting input

lsgko · 02-26-2006, 10:02 PM

I've got some scripts which require input. I'd like to automate the scripts by providing input when I execute them.

I've try something like "/home/user/script < input" but that doesn't seem to work. How would I go about doing this?

Thanks in Advance.

nguyennh · 02-26-2006, 10:20 PM

Using $# and $@ as your number of argument and argument list => You have to enter your arg list when running your scripts .

If your want your input is a file , you have to write file-processing (open, read) code in your scripts .

lsgko · 02-26-2006, 10:29 PM

The thing is that I didn't write the scripts I'm trying to automate so I'm hoping there is a solution without modifying the scripts (and possibly breaking them).

Tinkster · 02-26-2006, 11:44 PM

Have a look at expect

Cheers,
Tink

nguyennh · 02-26-2006, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsgko

I've try something like "/home/user/script < input" but that doesn't seem to work.

I think you must know the input format .
Can you provide me your script in details , especially which lines show it gets argument ?