Execute command from Sybase command line 1

[babeo]

Hi,

I want to execute, (example of UNIX env), a 'ls -l' command from Sybase command line, however I don't know the correct syntax. I did:

1> exec 'ls -l'
2> go
and I try with
1> exec ls -l
2> go

Both of them produce errors. Could anyone tell me what I've done wrong.
Thanks

 

[nbrk]

If my memory serves me correctly, try using (it is either 1 or 2) exclamation points infront of your command, example:

!ls

or it maybe

!!ls

Good luck

 

[dickiebird]

Nice one, nbrk - Never knew that one - Works for most Unix commands - saves me logging out of isql.
Have a star !
((;-))) Dickie Bird
Honi soit qui mal y pense

 

[babeo]

Thanks nbrk,

It's double !