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Old 10-31-2013
Error How to print warning messages on console when we use exec command?
I am having script in which for logging I am using exec command. I am calling another script/program through this script which is designed for another user id.

So, After running script it is giving warning message as "This program has been designed for another user id. Please press Enter to continue."
After went through log I understood to finish execution we need to hit enter one more time. But everytime this is not possible.

I want to print this warning message on console so whoever is running script can read the warning message.

Help is much appreciated.Smilie

Thanks,
Vikram.
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Old 10-31-2013
Try directing the message to /dev/tty.
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Old 10-31-2013
Thanks For quick reply Scott Smilie

will it work if I am calling program as follows,

Code:
$service_script_Path/stopservers > /dev/tty

Thanks,
Vikram.
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Old 10-31-2013
No, since any exec or redirection in "stopservers" will override it.
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Old 10-31-2013
Thanks Scott!

but exec or redirection is not in stopservers program...
let me tell you..
I have one script say abc.ksh in which I am using exec to log the details...
in abc.ksh I am calling /stopservers program which is designed for another user. So, it's throwing warning message as "This program has been designed for another user. Press Enter to continue"

I want to print this error message on console.. So this will work right?

Thanks!
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Old 10-31-2013
Oh, in that case, it should be OK Smilie
# 7  
Old 10-31-2013
Thanks Scott! SmilieIt works..

Cheers !!!
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