I have a select menu driven script using a case statment and cannot control what happens after a user's input is just <ENTER> or the <SPACEBAR>+<ENTER>. I want it to just hit the "MAIN" function and not redraw the options. I've look everywhere for the answer and am at a loss.
Here's the code:
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Here's what the screen looks like when executed:
When you press <ENTER> or the <SPACEBAR>+<ENTER> from this menu it shows this:
Select Option:
I figured that the '') in the case statement would work but it is only handling any selection that is not valid. I figured that <ENTER> or the <SPACEBAR>+<ENTER> would be caught under this but it isn't.
If anyone know how to correct this your would be much appreciated.
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Last edited by vgersh99; 07-31-2013 at 12:48 PM..
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