simple dvd script question

[zacam87]

Hey guys, So this past weekend I did a server migration to a new box. Im trying to write a simple script that asks what file you want to burn to a dvd, then burns it to disc. something similar to this:

#!/bin/bash
echo -e "Please make sure there is a DVD in the drive and type in the location of the .avi file: "
read file
growisofs -use-the-force-luke=dao -dvd-compat -J -R -l -f -Z /dev/dvdwriter -speed=6 $file

the problem is when you type in the location of the dvd file, I'd like to be able to use TAB to complete the path. Unfortunately this does not work. Does anyone know how to make it so you can use TAB to complete paths in scripts? thanks!

[clickalot]

Hi,

you could try this:

#!/bin/bash
growisofs -use-the-force-luke=dao -dvd-compat -J -R -l -f -Z /dev/dvdwriter -speed=6 $1

$1 is set by the first option of the script.

if you name the previous script fry (and have a file called Somefle.avi) than you can use the TAB completion feature in the shell:

$ fry Som<TAB>

gives

$ fry Somefile.avi

[zacam87]

ahh, I cant beleive I didnt think about that! Thanks alot I really appreciate it!