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howtos:toolcoding:tool_shell_scripts [2010/03/16 13:01]
shona.weldon
howtos:toolcoding:tool_shell_scripts [2010/07/07 16:03]
marcus.williams
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 ====== TOOL Shell Scripts ====== ====== TOOL Shell Scripts ======
  
-Sometimes it is useful to use TOOL scripts in a "​sandbox"​ or "​scratchpad"​ manner—for experimentation,​ learning new tools, instant feedback, etc.—without the overhead of setting up a new model family and framework, and without the worry of breaking anything. ​ In this cases, TOOL shell scripts can be handy.+Sometimes it is useful to use TOOL scripts in a "​sandbox"​ or "​scratchpad"​ manner—for experimentation,​ learning new tools, instant feedback, etc.—without the overhead of setting up a new model family and framework, and without the worry of breaking anything. ​ In these cases, TOOL shell scripts can be handy.
  
 Using the TOOL shell application,​ which can be launched from the Programs menu under the whatIf grouping, gives you an interactive TOOL session which can be used to run tool commands directly or run a tool script. Using the TOOL shell application,​ which can be launched from the Programs menu under the whatIf grouping, gives you an interactive TOOL session which can be used to run tool commands directly or run a tool script.
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   * look() - shows what is in the current directory optionally a string can be provided to filter the results   * look() - shows what is in the current directory optionally a string can be provided to filter the results
  
 +**TIP:** In the interactive TOOL window hit <​Ctrl>​ and the up arrow key to get the previous command to save typing
  
  
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   * Login as your model account   * Login as your model account
   * Check where you are and move to the directory you created above:   * Check where you are and move to the directory you created above:
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 +**TIP:** In the interactive TOOL window hit <​Ctrl>​ and the up arrow key to get the previous command to save typing
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 <​code>​ <​code>​
 TOOL> where() TOOL> where()
howtos/toolcoding/tool_shell_scripts.txt · Last modified: 2011/05/13 12:27 by shona.weldon