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Old 02-21-2005
Question How to pass variables to 3rd party unix menu?
Hello,
I was wondering if it is possible to pass data to a unix driven 3rd party menu. Changing the code is out of the question. I have a menu with various options and I would like a ksh to execute the menu and input the required fields. For example.

Main menu
1. Company Name
2. blah
3. blah
4. commit
5. exit
> 1 <enter>
(option 1 selected)
Enter Company name: BlahBlahBlah <enter>
(Back to main menu)
>4 <enter>
(commited change and back to main menu)
>5 <enter>
(exited program/menu)

Do I need to pass variables to the menu's option and if so how?

greatly appreciated,
# 2  
Old 02-21-2005
It seems like you would want to use the "expect" command. You may need to download it since it does not come with many OSes.

Thomas
# 3  
Old 02-21-2005
Thanks,
Do you know if this works on AIX5.1?
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Old 02-21-2005
I believe that I have compiled expect on AIX 4 something so I can't imagine why it wouldn't. I've never heard of any platforms where it won't work. It does require TCL but that is about it.

It is a very useful utility when you need to batch control interactive programs. The name implies its functionality (though broader). You supply conditions to "expect" and respond with actions accordingly.

Thomas
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