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Subject: Automating a Script
From: Mike Wills <koldark@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:02:35 -0600
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There is a Perl script I got from our vendor that is used to install
patches. Rather cool and automated, however it is a manual process.

Anyway, within the script, it prompts for a couple pieces of additional
information that would be nice to be able to automate so I don't have to
enter this information in all the time. Is there a way to enter information
into a prompt for a qsh session?

Here is an example of what I have to enter:

perl $GENDIR/bin/appinstall81.pl 8.1.0.1_patch_150576.tar

***Patch Install begun on 02/16/2006 8:56:16 - User: XXXXXXXX - Env: LAW8D
***
What is your LAWSRC8 Library?

LAWSRC8D

What is your LAWPGM8 Library?

LAWPGM8D


I realize I could hack the Perl script, but I would prefer to not have to if
possible.

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