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# 1  
Old 10-29-2008
Bug calling a function in Shell script troubleshooting

Some Code
After Some code part is executed the control doesnt go to rvin_doxx_scrt.. and the script exits

rvin_doxx_scrt()
{
Some Code
}

if (som code)
then
rvin_doxx_scrt()
fi

I want to call rvin_doxx_scrt inside if loop of th program..
I am also unable to call th function rvin_doxx_scrt() in other pats of the program
# 2  
Old 10-29-2008
Code:
if (som code)
then
rvin_doxx_scrt
fi

# 3  
Old 10-29-2008
Hi mirusnet

I am getting the error

rvin_doxx_scrt not found ....
Pls help me out
# 4  
Old 10-29-2008
root@FreeBSD >./a.sh
It works!
root@FreeBSD >cat a.sh
#!/bin/sh

rvin_doxx_scrt()
{
printf "It works!\n"
}

rvin_doxx_scrt
# 5  
Old 10-29-2008
ok i will mesg u the complete code tomorrow ..
might be i am missing something ;;[:-)]
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