Re^2: How to use file copy with wild card characters

File::Copy won't function without a $to and $from argument, so some naming convention for the new files is needed. I would approach it in this manner:

map { copy($_, $_ . '.new') } glob("*.ext");
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Re^3: How to use file copy with wild card characters by thor (Priest) on Dec 31, 2004 at 22:39 UTC
While I agree that that is probably a good idea, it doesn't answer the question that I asked. It could be that the OP only wants to save one archived log. So, in that case, you could move every file in the glob to a static file name i.e. `foreach my $file (glob('*.log')) { rename $file, "oldlog" or die "Oops: $!"; }` [download] I don't know about you, but I'm not psychic. thor `Feel the white light, the light within Be your own disciple, fan the sparks of will For all of us waiting, your kingdom will come`	[reply] [d/l]
Re^3: How to use file copy with wild card characters by Anonymous Monk on Jan 01, 2005 at 00:17 UTC
Danger, Will Robinson! map in void context! I would write that like this instead: `copy($_, "$_.new") for glob "*.ext";` [download] I think it's much easier to look at.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^4: How to use file copy with wild card characters by holli (Abbot) on Jan 01, 2005 at 11:06 UTC
what´s wrong with `map` in void context?	[reply] [d/l]
Re^5: How to use file copy with wild card characters by Limbic~Region (Chancellor) on Jan 01, 2005 at 18:00 UTC
holli, what´s wrong with map in void context? It depends. Abigail would have you Think for yourself. though (as would I). Cheers - L~R	[reply]
Re^5: How to use file copy with wild card characters by Mr. Muskrat (Canon) on Jan 01, 2005 at 18:12 UTC
what´s wrong with `map` in void context? Nothing if you are using 5.8.1 or later. See perl581delta.	[reply]