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Old 05-26-2013
Linux Finding filename based on filecontent
Hi,
I have been trying , to find the filename based on some pattern present inside the file
My command is as follows:
filename=`grep -l 'Pattern' path/*.txt `Its strange that it works some times, but doesn't print anything some times .
But my if test -f $filename is passing all the times.
Is there any other solution to find the filename having specific data.
All the help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 05-26-2013
If you are positive that your pattern will find only ONE file:
Code:
filename=$(find . -type f -exec grep -l 'Pattern' {}  \; )

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Old 05-26-2013
Finding filename based on filecontent
Thanks Jim will try it out.!Smilie
 
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