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# 1  
Old 10-27-2010
Time and Date Manipulations
Hi Guys...

I do have a script that I need to use time or time function in my condition.

The logic will be like if the current time of execution is between 7am and 7pm then do 1,2,3,etc else do 4,5,6.

I need help is that function or how best can I do this.

Thanks in advance.

Please help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited by Phuti; 10-27-2010 at 04:45 AM..
# 2  
Old 10-27-2010
So, if it as simple as looking for a "between 07:00:00 and 19:00:00", how about the code (ksh):-
Code:
curr_hour=`date +%H`
if [ $curr_hour -ge 7 -a $curr_hour -lt 19 ]
then
   statements 1, 2, 3 etc.
else
   statements 4, 5, 6 etc.
done


Would that fit the bill?
Robin
Liverpool
UK
Last edited by rbatte1; 10-27-2010 at 04:53 AM.. Reason: Adding code tags (as I have been chastised)
# 3  
Old 10-27-2010
Thanks again...

let me test the function.

I really appreciate the help.
# 4  
Old 11-15-2010
Any news
You are welcomeSmilie

How did you get on?
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