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# 15  
Old 04-24-2012
Sure, you're using a for loop over the files again for no reason. You want to iterate over the array... Re-read the code in post #6 now that you learned how to invoke bash.

https://www.unix.com/302629175-post6.html
# 16  
Old 04-24-2012
It is only for your first 8 files, so perhaps those are the actual file names? Can you post the output of
Code:
ls *.sql

?
# 17  
Old 04-24-2012
NeutronScott,

The outcome for post 6(code by you) is the same as the one i posted. I get the same problem when i run your code as well. The first 8 entries of the array are somehow concatenated to theier previous values.

-A

---------- Post updated at 12:40 PM ---------- Previous update was at 12:34 PM ----------

NeuronScott,

The file names got screwed up somehow. The code is all fine and working perfectly. Thanks all for your help.

-A
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