multiple commands in one file?

[Ashleyyyy]

ok, so i want to do the following. i want to copy a file and launch an application from double clicking 1 file.

 

at the moment i'm just making a text file, typing in the command and marking it as executable. how can i make it do what i want?

 

i'm using Linux Mint 18.3

[GlobalPentahedron Corp]

I need a better explanation of what you want.

If you want multiple commands in one script you can put them on new lines or separate with a ;

[WkdPaul]

Here :

 

Option A

#!/bin/bash

# Run copy and then the application, regardless of success of the copy
cp /home/usr/dir/file /home/usr/destination/; /usr/bin/application

exit 0

 

Option B

#!/bin/bash

# Run the application only if the copy succeeded
cp /home/usr/dir/file /home/usr/destination/ && /usr/bin/application

exit 0

 

Option C

#!/bin/bash

# Run copy in the background, then runs the application, regardless of what happens to the copy
cp /home/usr/dir/file /home/usr/destination/ & /usr/bin/application

exit 0

 

[Ashleyyyy]

@wkdpaul i already tried option b, i'm going to try the others now.

[Ashleyyyy]

@wkdpaul option a worked. thanks!

[toor]

Those commands do different things though.   I'd go with B but get rid of the "exit 0" or at least change it to "exit $?"

 

The subtle difference is in how errors are handled.  A will run the copy to completion and run your app regardless of any error.  B runs the same but only if successful.   C backgrounds the copy and runs both in parallel.

 

exit 0 overrides any disposition from the previous steps.