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Re: Length of command line input [message #49551 is a reply to message #49548] Thu, 03 August 2006 10:51 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
larkn10 is currently offline  larkn10
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TimLS wrote:
> I couldn't find the answer to this in the online documentation but
> perhaps someone has seen this before, or can suggest a good work
> around.
>
> I have a procedure which takes lots and lots of keywords, many of which
> are really long filenames, e.g.
> test_program,input1='really_long_filename1',input2='really_l ong_filename2',....
>
> Eventually IDLDE running under linux decides that it has had enough and
> essentially only accepts the first 500 characters (approximately) that
> have been typed into the command line. (Trying to run it as a batch
> file has the same effect).
>
> Is there a limit on the length of the command line, and is it possible
> to extend it anyhow?
>
> Thanks, Tim

I think there is a limit to the length of the command line (I thought
256 characters
but I could be wrong.)

To solve your problem, how about

f1 = 'really_long_filename1'
f2 = 'really_long_filename2'
f3 = 'really_long_filename3'
etc.

test_program,input1=f1,input2=f2,....

-Larry

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