Using .pl files

Blorx · Post by **Blorx** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:34 pm

Does anyone know how to use a .pl file? I desperately need to know so I can get to work on the LugaruMUD and have it done by next year.

zip · Post by **zip** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 7:32 pm

Um.. I think we need to work something out... there can't be two LugaruMUDs.
Though(no disrespect intended) it doesn't seem like there will any danger of two LugaruMUDs if you can't figure out how to execute a perl file.

Blorx · Post by **Blorx** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:10 pm

zip wrote:Um.. I think we need to work something out... there can't be two LugaruMUDs.
Though(no disrespect intended) it doesn't seem like there will any danger of two LugaruMUDs if you can't figure out how to execute a perl file.

I'm not expecting there to be two LugaruMUDs I PM'd you asking some stuff about that.

(I think I'm happy...at least)

zip · Post by **zip** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:44 am

Open the terminal : Navigate to where the perl file is : Type "perl filename"

Blorx · Post by **Blorx** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:10 pm

a little more detailed please.

DudetheCreator · Post by **DudetheCreator** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:15 pm

open the application terminal in your utilities folder, usind the "cd" command navigate to hte folder with the perl in it.

in terminal you always start in your home directory:

so if if was in your documents folder you would type

cd "Documents" (or the path)

the perl "my_perl_file.pl"

zip · Post by **zip** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:18 pm

Or, type cd .. twice, then type perl (with a space after it) then drop the perl file onto the terminal.

DudetheCreator · Post by **DudetheCreator** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:22 pm

that's easier and usually works better.

Blorx · Post by **Blorx** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:01 pm

thank you Zip 'n DtC

DudetheCreator · Post by **DudetheCreator** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 1:34 pm

anytime i can help

Nayr · Post by **Nayr** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 5:26 pm

Blorx: instead of wasting a lot of time on the forums, try googling. It's hard to believe you can't find anything on how to execute a perl file.

DudetheCreator · Post by **DudetheCreator** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 6:09 pm

I must disagree, forums are a great place to get help. Far easier then looking through long online tutorials to get help.

Blorx · Post by **Blorx** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 2:36 pm

Sorry Nayr but, I gotta agree with DtC, I mean it's hard to find a place that gives you almost when you need them answers...like this forum!