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Old 09-09-2013
Problems sending an attached file with uuencode
I use uuencode in UNIX to send an attached .txt file to my e-mail.
The .txt file looks like this:
Code:
field_1;field_2;field_3
1;2;3
4;5;6
7;8;9
...

When the mail comes, with the attached file, it looks likt thuis:
Code:
field_1;field_2;field_3 ;1;2;3 ;4;5;6 ;7;8;9

The different lines are separated by a special return-sign the looks like a square. I try to paste a sample, but the square disappears.

I use this command:
Code:
uuencode HOME/test.txt test2.txt | mailx  -s "Test bestand" kdkdkd@de.be

Who can help me so the attached file looks the same like the original file?
Last edited by Scott; 09-09-2013 at 11:16 AM.. Reason: Please use code tags
# 2  
Old 09-09-2013
Sounds like a carriage return/line feed issue
This is common when transferring files to/from PC-based systems. Are you opening the file on a PC (your email)?
# 3  
Old 09-09-2013
Yes, I am opening the file via Outlook
# 4  
Old 09-09-2013
Take a look at these threads
https://www.unix.com/shell-programmin...ormat-not.html

https://www.unix.com/shell-programmin...tput-file.html
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