Re: [Shell] question
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
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texte = >Does anyone know how I would do this? I am trying to execute a >script through [Shell] but the script is in another directory, would >I do it like: > >[Shell] >cd ../ZipMath/ <--- changing directory >./zipmath.cgi LOC [Zip] <--- run the script and pass variables to it. >[/Shell]You cannot count on the current working directory being anything in particular (it's usually the same directory as WebCatalog itself, but don't depend on it), so make sure your shell commands are 'absolute' enough to survive movement. I'd use absolute paths instead of cd.Technical Support ********************************** Smith Micro, Internet Solutions Div | eCommerce (WebCatalog) 16855 West Bernardo Drive, #380 | ------------------------- San Diego, CA 92127 | Software & Site Development WebCatalog Support: (858) 675-0632 | http://www.smithmicro.com Fax: (858) 675-0372 **********************************------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list
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>Does anyone know how I would do this? I am trying to execute a >script through [shell] but the script is in another directory, would >I do it like: > >[shell] >cd ../ZipMath/ <--- changing directory >./zipmath.cgi LOC [Zip] <--- run the script and pass variables to it. >[/Shell]You cannot count on the current working directory being anything in particular (it's usually the same directory as WebCatalog itself, but don't depend on it), so make sure your shell commands are 'absolute' enough to survive movement. I'd use absolute paths instead of cd.Technical Support ********************************** Smith Micro, Internet Solutions Div | eCommerce (WebCatalog) 16855 West Bernardo Drive, #380 | ------------------------- San Diego, CA 92127 | Software & Site Development WebCatalog Support: (858) 675-0632 | http://www.smithmicro.com Fax: (858) 675-0372 **********************************------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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