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Old 04-01-2011
File pattern in Case
Hi ,

I have writen a scipt and passing one Parameter.

In the scipt i want verify the parameter patteren using Case statement.

exp:
sh script.sh 1213

Code:

i want verify the paramater values as only number not charater.

can you please advise.
# 2  
Old 04-01-2011
The Case statement will already verify if the parameter is valid or not - whether the parameter is int or char. If the parameter is composed of characters, then the Case statement will select the (*) in its options.
Code:
case
1)
2)
*)
esac

If you really want to check the parameter if it's composed of numbers or characters, then use a regular expression.
Code:
PARAM=$1

echo ${PARAM} | sed '/[a-z]/!d'

Last edited by Franklin52; 04-01-2011 at 06:13 AM.. Reason: Please use code tags, thank you
# 3  
Old 04-01-2011
In ksh

Code:
[[ $1 == +([0-9]) ]] && echo "is a number" || echo "is NOT a number"

also refer to this thread
Last edited by ctsgnb; 04-01-2011 at 07:01 AM..
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