[SOLVED] Replaceable parameter

Fixit7 · 12-04-2014, 09:02 PM

I am trying to use a replaceable parameter so I can just type

search.sh Blank.sh for example.

I guess I am not using it correctly.

Code:

find / -name $1

jlinkels · 12-06-2014, 08:01 AM

If the contents of search.sh contains the find statement $1 reflects the first parameter in the search call.

But I must say the information you provide is minimal. You don't post t he contents of you script file. You don't tell why you assume you don't use it correctly.

If you want assistance you should show at least the effort to post correctly. If that is too much effort, why do you expect someone's else effort.

jlinkels

pan64 · 12-06-2014, 11:06 AM

you need to try the command locate to find files on your host (instead of find)

Fixit7 · 12-06-2014, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlinkels

If the contents of search.sh contains the find statement $1 reflects the first parameter in the search call.

But I must say the information you provide is minimal. You don't post t he contents of you script file. You don't tell why you assume you don't use it correctly.

If you want assistance you should show at least the effort to post correctly. If that is too much effort, why do you expect someone's else effort.

jlinkels

I feel that you are being critical.

I am seeking help.

Fixit7 · 12-07-2014, 01:22 PM

#!/bin/bash
# Faster than P_Find
# Find files using a replaceble parameter
# ex. Find_File.sh Blank.sh
#
# Linux Puppy 5.9.3
# SiegeWorks 2014 A.P.K.
#
clear
find / -name $1

jlinkels · 12-07-2014, 04:20 PM

For me it works and the file is shown as searched for. Where does it not for you? How do you call the script?

jlinkels

Fixit7 · 12-07-2014, 06:00 PM

I do not understand this statement.

Quote:

Where does it not for you?

How do you call the script?

I put my script directory in my path, so all I do is

Find_File <name of file>

(No .sh extension is needed nor a ./ prefix )

Later I will improve the script by adding more parameters.

astrogeek · 12-07-2014, 06:13 PM

I don't think anyone was being critical, but I agree that it is not at all clear what problem you are seeking help with.

Perhaps an example would help, if you could show us how you call the script and what the result is, and why you think it is not correct.

For example...

Code:

Find_File somefilename

No such file or directory

jlinkels · 12-07-2014, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

I put my script directory in my path, so all I do is

Find_File <name of file>

(No .sh extension is needed nor a ./ prefix )

Later I will improve the script by adding more parameters.

Code:

jlinkels@donald-pc:/tmp$ ./find_file.sh saints_marching.wav
<snip>
find: `/home/lost+found': Permission denied
/home/jlinkels/saints_marching.wav
find: `/mnt/homeserv/data/music/lost+found': Permission denied
<snip>

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

#!/bin/bash
# Faster than P_Find
# Find files using a replaceble parameter
# ex. Find_File.sh Blank.sh
#
# Linux Puppy 5.9.3
# SiegeWorks 2014 A.P.K.
#
clear
find / -name $1

I am amazed that you have named your file Find_File.sh and are able to call it with Find_File without the .sh extension.

jlinkels

SAbhi · 12-08-2014, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

I do not understand this statement.

How do you call the script?

I put my script directory in my path, so all I do is

Find_File <name of file>

(No .sh extension is needed nor a ./ prefix )

Later I will improve the script by adding more parameters.

No not that :

Code:

[dracula on client ~] $ cat testaprog.sh
#!/bin/bash
[ ! $1 ] && {
echo -e "err!! no input given"; exit 1; } || echo -e "doing something with $1";
[dracula on client ~] $

[dracula on client ~] $ ./testaprog.sh
err!! no input given

[dracula on client ~] $ ./testaprog
-bash: ./testaprog: No such file or directory

Fixit7 · 12-08-2014, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlinkels

Code:

jlinkels@donald-pc:/tmp$ ./find_file.sh saints_marching.wav
<snip>
find: `/home/lost+found': Permission denied
/home/jlinkels/saints_marching.wav
find: `/mnt/homeserv/data/music/lost+found': Permission denied
<snip>

I am amazed that you have named your file Find_File.sh and are able to call it with Find_File without the .sh extension.

jlinkels

It's simple. Add your script directory to the path in /etc/profile.

There are many sripts on your system which have no extension.

When the kernel sees !#/bin/bash/ then it knows that it is a script.

Fixit7 · 12-08-2014, 09:33 AM

Astrogeek,

I posted that my script is working. Maybe it is the lang
uage difference ?

jlinkels · 12-08-2014, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

It's simple. Add your script directory to the path in /etc/profile.
There are many sripts on your system which have no extension.
When the kernel sees !#/bin/bash/ then it knows that it is a script.

Executing a file called Find_File.sh by calling it without the .sh extension is something I have to see yet.

jlinkels

Fixit7 · 12-08-2014, 12:01 PM

Would you like me to post my console output ? :-)

astrogeek · 12-08-2014, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

Astrogeek,

I posted that my script is working. Maybe it is the lang
uage difference ?

Yes it must be language barrier.

So, if it is working, do you have a question or were you only sharing your script?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixit7

Would you like me to post my console output ? :-)

Yes, that might help us all to understand what you are asking or telling us.