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Creating a BSH which outputs the number of parameters on the command line

I Need to create a bourne shell script program that outputs how many parameters were given on the command line, and if there was one or more parameters given the program should report to the user if the first parameter exists as a directory or not.

Any help or nudge in the right direction? thanks alot.

lemmeC

$# gives the number of command line parameters. $1, $2, etc. are the first, second, etc. arguments

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avizit

if test -d $1

to check if first parameter is directory

avizit

remove the "test" .. anyway lemmec posted the correct answer

seremaz

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thats great, how would i first check how many parameters were given, and if this is greater than one THEN report if the first parameter is a directory?

lemmeC

Use nested ifs. Is this homework?

seremaz

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this is a small base to a piece of coursework, the main coursework itself is creating a large test plan and test issues for the program, thankyou for your help

lemmeC

You are welcome. But is a 'B' grading justified?

seremaz

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of course, as i said this is the base for the main test plan so as long as i'm on the right lines ill be fine... i just needed to be on the right line, and you put me there, thanks again :-) you've been a large help