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Retrieve the list of command-line arguments given to the program. |
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Example command line: |
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myprogram -c "alpha beta" -h "gamma" |
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==[[UNIX Shell]]== |
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===[[sh]]=== |
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To retrieve the entire list of arguments: |
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WHOLELIST="$@" |
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To retrieve the second and fifth arguments: |
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SECOND=$2 |
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FIFTH=$5 |
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Revision as of 15:15, 13 February 2007
Retrieve the list of command-line arguments given to the program.
Example command line:
myprogram -c "alpha beta" -h "gamma"
UNIX Shell
sh
To retrieve the entire list of arguments:
WHOLELIST="$@"
To retrieve the second and fifth arguments:
SECOND=$2 FIFTH=$5