UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Hi,

just quick question, I currently type up my scripts in Notepad++ and then copy them into my file (in VI).

However, i've noticed that all the lines get messed up and it becomes difficult to read the script.

so i've to spend time then using '\' at the end of lines etc and re-formatting the file to make it look presentable.

what does everyone else use?

i've now set Notepad++ to show a line that i think matches the width of my Vi file (settings - preferences - editing - show vertical line - line mode - show vertical line.....and set that to about 124)

anyone recommend anything else?

thanks

I am writing scripts on Notepad++ and copying it in VI from ages and never came across the above problem not sure whats wrong going on with your system...

so if you'd a long line, how would you format it?

i.e.

Code:

if  [something true etc]
then
             echo "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahblahblah blah blah
 blah blah blah blah blahblah blahblah blah blah "

if i was to tab the second line of 'blah' out to keep the formatting consistent (and to match the first line of blah, the echo would contain a blank space where the tab would be.

hopefully that makes sense

You mean something like (as attached)

i did copy paste from notepad++ into vi.. aplogies if this is not the scenario what u looking for...

I too use Notepad++ if I'm on Windows. I haven't faced the problem before. Not sure if this'll help; try setting the file format in Notepad++ as Unix.

sorry maybe my echo statement was the best example.

Code:

if [ -s file_log1 ] 
then
    mailx -r server@myworld.com -s "Error found $HOSTNAME, \
Engine 1, please investigate" my_email@what.com < temp_file_log1

else   
   echo "Error messages NOT found" > /dev/null
fi

so if i try and tab out 'Engine 1' to match the above 'mailx' that is tabbed out, i get an email that reads : "Error found $HOSTNAME, *TAB SPACE HERE* Engine 1, please investigate"

thanks for your time

My dear friend you cant tab out half command just to make it look cool... its like you are trying to run a command say...

Code:

 
$$ > da\
> te
Wed 19 Sep 15:42:01 2012
$$ > da\
>    te
ksh[2]: da:  not found

I am afraid i dont have solution for this...