How to initialize array with a larger number?

Shell Programming and Scripting
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Language: ksh
OS: SunOS

I have been getting the 'subscript out of range' error when the below array variable gets elements greater that 1024. I understand that 1024 is the default size for 'set -A' dynamic array, but is there a way to initialize it with a larger number?

set -A arr `grep 'some pattern' filename`

Is there any other alternative to initilize arrays?

Thanks,
-CB

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Older versions of ksh are limited to 1024 elements in an array.

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Hi ,

I am facing the same problem.
I know that 1024 is the default size for 'set -A' dynamic array, but is there a way to initialize it with a larger number?

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Get a newer version of ksh (or use bash).

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can you explain me what is the equivalent for set -A arr `grep 'some pattern' filename`
in bash script.

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arr=( $(grep 'some pattern' filename) )

(The same syntax works in ksh93.)

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Thanks !!