How to check path exist or not in UNIX shell script

suneelc · #1 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008

UNIX Shell Script
I'm in /home/suneel dirctory
in that directory need to check for a path for example com/src/resources
If Path exists need to copy the files from one directory
If path not exist need to create the folders and copy the files
UNIX shell script help required

ghostdog74 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008

man test. Always check the man page first

thana · #3 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008

UNIX Shell Script
I'm in /home/suneel dirctory
in that directory need to check for a path for example com/src/resources
If Path exists need to copy the files from one directory
If path not exist need to create the folders and copy the files
UNIX shell script help required

[code]
#!/bin/bash
dir="dir path"
file="filename"
if [ -f $dir/$file ]
then
command
else
command
fi

[code]

uvrakesh · #4 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008

mkdir -p com/src/resources

Best Regards,
Rakesh UV

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