File Link Symbol Regex Expression

Definition

Specifies a regular expression that parses the external file link name in the output of a LIST command. Only the link name is required for the file list to be returned.

Required Values

A regular expression. If there is no reliable way of identifying a file link within a LIST output, then leave this parameter undefined.

Additional Information

The regular expression “[ ] ->[ ]” defines that a file link symbol is represented by an arrow surrounded by spaces (“ -> “). When parsed, only the file name to the right of the symbol is used.

In the following example, only the public_html would be used, not the “p” character:

     lrwxrwxrwx   2 ed        usr  4 Apr 17 17:43 p -> public_html