Re: [LINUX_Newbies] Bash script output formatting

Use "tput" and "date"... google "clock in bash with tput" for some
examples, or write back if you cant find anything.

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM, gm7svk <specialq.que@gmail.com> wrote:

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> Is there a formatting parameter which will allow the over-writing of a
> number in same place on screen?
>
> Imagine trying to emulate a clock, have application which invloves a delay
> while system clock reaches next whole minute. At moment using a dot moving
> horizontally across screen each second. ie generating......as time elapses.
>
> Would like to have seconds (number) displayed exactly same as on a clock.
>
> Can it be achieved using bash and if so what is the echo syntax to do it?
>
> Thank you,
> Doug
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