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How can I split this in WinNT?
Hi.. I am facing one strange problem. I cant split and rejoin this on a winNt platform. The example follows: $input=c:\final\test\test1.txt I want to get rid of the last part and check whether the path is valid or not. my desired output should be $output= c:\final\test but i cant split the... -
Is there any data type validation in perl?
Hi Is there any data type validation in perl?. I mean, like in C, I can define any perticular variable to to a certain type .eg. integer,char, real . Is there anyting such in Perl. I have a program where i like to check the user input before further processing. Almost like Data validation. Can... -
How can I make a perl program to wait
Hardy Merrill Thanks a lot. "sleep" function also works with WinNT. Your help was really appreciated. :) Ejaj -
How can I make a perl program to wait
Hi How can I make my perl program to wait for some time before executing next line?.. e.g $input=chomp(<STDIN<); # I want to wait or delay here for 5 sec before executing next line "print"your inout is $input\n";" print"your inout is $input\n"; ... Itz a very silly... -
How can run a DOS command inside a perl script..Plz help!
It worked!..:) Thank you both PaulTEG & Grant. It was really a nice help. Ejaj -
How can run a DOS command inside a perl script..Plz help!
Hi I am recently facing a strange problem while trying to execute a dos command in my perl script. For example if I want to copy a file from a soure to a desitnation, it cant find that file. Eg. $test=`copy C:\project\test\saves\output.txt D:\project\test\`; print "$test\n"... -
Issues commands on the command line from within a perl script
Hi I am recently facing a strange problem while trying to execute a dos command in my perl script. For example if I want to copy a file from a soure to a desitnation, it cant find that file. Eg. $test=`copy C:\project\test\saves\output.txt D:\project\test\`; print "$test\n"...
