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# 1  
Old 10-01-2009
check presence of input file
My script is taking a file "input.in" as input for running the script. My worry is that i need to execute the script only if the file is present, if it's not don't perform the next commands.

Just to have a check at the beginning of the script : If "input.in" exists, then go on. If it's does not exist exit.
# 2  
Old 10-01-2009
Code:
if [ -f input.in ] ; then

  DO THE JOB

else

  exit

fi

# 3  
Old 10-01-2009
Thank you, it's OK !

---------- Post updated 02-10-09 at 12:19 AM ---------- Previous update was 01-10-09 at 07:29 AM ----------

Hello again,

Now i need to test if the input file "input.in" exists and if it's NOT empty, then execute next commands. Else exit

Thanks in advance,
# 4  
Old 10-01-2009
Hi

Code:
[ -s file ]

Read the man page for your shell. It tells you all you need to know.
# 5  
Old 10-01-2009
Thank you !
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