How could I create a bash menu script?

[chrchcol]

I would like to create a menu. It would consist of,

choices 1-10 with specific commands associated. So what I am thinking, is I need to have a menu with 1 thru 10 multiple choice and then commands like

read x

If x=1 Then
ssh A
else if
x=2 Then
ssh B
else if

I know thats not neccisarilly the right way. My question is if anyone could help with some input on the best way to do this? How do I create the menu, is it one long echo command? Is If then the best way and what is the correct syntax?

One last question, is there a way to automate in a script suing to another user, for instance I know you can put su user but unless you are root it asks for a password, is there way to automate the entry of the password?

[birdman]

You could use the case command instead of the many if else constructs.

Use an echo, the format of which should be carried over from the script.

[drl]

Hi.

Another method is to use select, noted in the tutorial:

The select construct, adopted from the Korn Shell, is yet another tool for building menus.

Example 10-29. Creating menus using select

http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/testbranch.html

Best wishes on your learning ... cheers, drl

[Rustyhamster]

Thanks guys for the quick responce
Im going to atempt it tonight. Would it be fine if i post the script that i have created once done and you could tell me if its good to go

[oz]

Thanks guys for the quick responce
Im going to atempt it tonight. Would it be fine if i post the script that i have created once done and you could tell me if its good to go

Hello

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