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# 1  
Old 08-23-2011
Redirect Problem
Hi,

I have perl script which is calling an external command using "system()" with argument.
But i am not able to capture the output.Even tried with backtick also with no luck.
.
.

$number=<>;
system ("cmd $number >output.txt");
# 2  
Old 08-23-2011
<> leaves in the newline, so your command ends up as
Code:
"cmd something
> file.txt"

Try:
Code:
$number=<>;
chomp($number);
system("cmd $number > out.txt");

Remember, when in doubt, print your string to see if it's actually what you think it is.
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rasingraj
# 3  
Old 08-23-2011
Yes. After "chomp" the input it works fine.
Thanks
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