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Old 06-28-2004
sed / shell - how to use $filename
I've forgotten how to use a filename parameter
using sed inside a shell script. What I want to do is
replace a string inside a file with the name of
the file being processed.

I think this should work ..

for filename do
sed -e "s/xxx/$filename/" ...
...
done

Thanks!

Ps: i.e. I want to change

We need to put xxx in the answer.

into

We need to put filename in the answer.
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Old 06-28-2004
Please navigate:
Our Home Page -> Answers to Frequently Asked Questions -> Passing variables/arguments/parameters to commands
# 3  
Old 06-28-2004
Is "Why isn't the 'Answers to Frequently Asked Questions' section at the top of the forum page?" a frequently asked question?
# 4  
Old 06-28-2004
What home page / FAQ? I can't find an answer
at the top FAQ on www.unix.com ..

Thanks,

-jae
# 5  
Old 06-28-2004
https://www.unix.com/shell-programming-and-scripting/14085-how-can-i-use-variable-sed.html?s=
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Old 06-28-2004
Thanks!!
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