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Old 12-06-2011
how to prompt the user to enter an array in tcsh
Hello,

I am writing a script that requires the user to enter a string of numbers:
Code:
 
ex: 134 345 865 903

This command only allows for one variable to be entered:
Code:
 
set "var" = $<

and than once I got the array I want to change it to a list with each input on a different line:

Code:
 
ex:
134
345
865
903

Does anyone know how to accomplish this in tcsh.

Thanks Smilie
Last edited by smarones; 12-06-2011 at 05:24 AM..
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Old 12-06-2011
If you want the user input to be an array then I think you may have the double quotes in the wrong place.

Instead of
Code:
set "var" = $<

Try
Code:
set var = "$<"

For example:
Code:
startover:
echo Please enter a string of numbers eg 134 345 865 903
set num = "$<"
if ( "$num" == "" ) then
 echo "You need to enter a list of numbers"
 goto startover
endif

You should be able to create a list of your array easy enough. Give it a try Smilie
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