Maxl script STATUS

Hi guys..
Is there a way to check the status of the maxl script executed.
The scenario I am talking about is like this:
A maxl script is being called from a unix script. Is there a way to check if the status of the maxl file executed is Success or Failure.
I am using startmaxl.sh to execute the maxl file. So if there is an error the startmaxl.sh should return 1/Failure. right?
Correct me if I am wrong.

It's worth having a read of Cameron's post of exit codes and error handling in maxl - http://camerons-blog-for-essbase-hackers.blogspot.com/2011/06/no-exit-but-not-in-maxl_9756.html
Cheers
John
http://john-goodwin.blogspot.com/

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