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Old 04-13-2011
using switch on multiple arguments
I have a switch statement, and I want to have two options performing the same thing. For example, if $opt matches "-fb" or "--fbase", I want to perform the same operation. How can I include various matches in "case" ?

Code:
  switch ($opt)

  case "-T":
    set Atpath = $par
    set opt_tpath = 1
     breaksw

  case "-fb":
    set Afbase = $par
    set opt_fbase = 1
    breaksw

# 2  
Old 04-13-2011
case "-fb"|"--fbase":
# 3  
Old 04-13-2011
Are the quotes important, or can I go without

Code:
case -fb|--fbase:

# 4  
Old 04-13-2011
Ooops sry i did a mix

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Have a look at this
case (Learning the Korn Shell, 2nd Edition)
# 5  
Old 04-13-2011
Yes, does not take it.
# 6  
Old 04-13-2011
Please post your code and the manner it which it misbehaved.
# 7  
Old 04-13-2011
I am referring to csh. Had a look at ksh, they don't mention having multiple matches either.
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