Remove path from filename

borgeh · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007

In a foreach loop I end up with $file containing the filename INCLUDING the whole path. I want this reduced to just the filename, but I can't seem to remember how I did it some years back. I am sure I can do it with "sed", but I am pretty sure I have seen a simpler command.

Anyone?

borgeh

arunkumar_mca · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007

Hi ..

Please post the path .. We can extract with CUT command ..

Thanks,
Arun

vino · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007

basename $file will output just the filename.

borgeh · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007

Thanks....basename was what I was looking for. Frustrating when you know you know but can't get it out.

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