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Linux Quick shell scripting question

Discussion in 'Software' started by simon w, 16 Feb 2004.

  1. simon w

    simon w What's a Dremel?

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    How can I determine if a directory (which is passed to the script as a parameter) exists?

    For example, if I run
    Code:
    myScript test
    or
    Code:
    myScript /home/simon/test
    it should echo either true or false.
     
    simon w, 16 Feb 2004
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  2. Hargle

    Hargle What's a Dremel?

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    This should do it, but I'm in a hurry so don't be surprised if it doesn't ;)

    Code:
    if [ -d $1  ]
  then
    echo true
else
    echo false
fi
    Cheers.
     
    Hargle, 21 Feb 2004
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  3. simon w

    simon w What's a Dremel?

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    That did the trick, thanks :thumb:
     
    simon w, 24 Feb 2004
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