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Re: need bash variable syntax help
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ToddAndMargo <[log in to unmask]>
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ToddAndMargo <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:10:23 -0700
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On 06/06/2014 08:52 PM, ToddAndMargo wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> In Bash script language, how do I create a variable name
> from a variable?
>
> I am trying to create a variable called "abcStatus"
>
> x=abc
> $xStatus=xyz
>
> obviously doesn't work.  What am I doing wrong?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T
>

Hi All,

For an "eval" free version:

x=z
a=x
echo ${!a}
z

-T

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