Re: Automating a Script

On Thu, 2006-02-16 at 09:02 -0600, Mike Wills wrote:
> 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.

I would try input redirection.
Create a text file with two lines in it that match your answers, name it
inputfile

LAWSRC8D
LAWPGM8D

then run the program thusly
perl $GENDIR/bin/appinstall81.pl 8.1.0.1_patch_150576.tar < inputfile

The program should then receive it's input from the file, rather than
the keyboard.