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Top Forums UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers Check if file exists, and create file Post 302373173 by Scott on Thursday 19th of November 2009 02:50:11 PM
Old 11-19-2009
Sounds to me like the variable "file" is not set.

If "file" is literally the name of the filename then you don't need the $ sign.

Code:
if [ -s file ] ...

touch file

Otherwise

Code:
file=myFile

if [ -s $file ] ...

touch $file

 

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