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Old 05-16-2013
Why not use this solution
awk -F"--" '{print $2}' <<<$var
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Old 05-16-2013
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Originally Posted by Jotne
Why not use this solution
awk -F"--" '{print $2}' <<<$var
<<<$var may not work on all OS and awk versions? Smilie
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Old 05-16-2013
I know, but it works and gives correct result for my OS, and if it works for SkySmart, there should not be any reason for not using it, other than its less portable?

Code:
var=77-99
awk -F- {print $2}' <<<$var
99

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Old 05-16-2013
wow. you learn something new every day! lol. thanks so much for the different replies. i just tested jotne's command in both linux and sunos and it works!
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