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Old 05-11-2008
Question [csh] How to capture output from a command and pass it on to a variable?
Hi there!

I'm trying to write a script that will capture output from a command and assign it to a variable.

Let's say, for example, I'd like to catch from inside the script whatever the following command outputs:
Code:
ls *.aaa

and put it into a variable "listoffiles".

What I tried was:
Code:
set listoffiles = 'ls *.aaa'
echo $listoffiles

and what I got echoed was:
Code:
$ ls file1.aaa file2.aaa file3.aaa

instead of
Code:
$ file1.aaa file2.aaa file3.aaa

I played with this for a while trying various combinations and also looked into a few publications on scripting and couldn't find the solution. What am I doing wrong?
# 2  
Old 05-11-2008
try using the backtick `
listfiles=`ls *.aaa`
# 3  
Old 05-11-2008
have you tried:
Code:
set listoffiles = '*.aaa'
echo $listoffiles

# 4  
Old 05-11-2008
I can't believe that! Smilie

With the backtick it worked just fine!

I need to use the assignment with a different command, this was just an example.

Thank you both for your help!
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