Paul Kelly wrote: > > Why do we need the eval command? > > You don't *need* it; it is a convenience to convert all the GRASS > variables into environment variables. IMHO I don't think it is a good > solution to access GRASS variables this way because: > a) it creates as many new environment variables as there are GRASS > variables,
FWIW, "eval `g.gisenv`" will create shell variables; they only become environment variables if they're explictly "export"ed. -- Glynn Clements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________ grass-user mailing list grass-user@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/grass-user