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Old 08-23-2006
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Using shell variables In awk

Oh its not my day for syntax...


Code:
cat gzipsize.txt | awk '{print "echo",$1,$2} > master.txt

I have read a lot about the awk -v but haven't been able to get it to work. I have a variable in my script and I'm looking just to push it into the awk after the $2 (or anywhere would do)!!!

Every example of this has led me down a merry road and I'm wondering if anyone can actually explain this finer point to me?

let's say there is a previous

var=filecontent
 

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