Editing $PATH in .bash_profile


 
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Old 01-31-2002
Editing $PATH in .bash_profile

Hello,

I'm trying to add my bin directory to my path by editing the .bash_profile. I'm adding the following:

PATH=$HOME/bin

But then when I type in "echo $PATH" my bin directory is not added. Do I need to do something to make this take affect or am I going about this wrong. Smilie

Thanks!
# 2  
Old 01-31-2002
After editing your path, you need to export it.
export PATH
# 3  
Old 01-31-2002
Are you exporting the variable? If not, use

export PATH
# 4  
Old 01-31-2002
Isn't there a way to make the change take affect immediatley in the Bash Shell like the "source" command under the C Shell environment.

Thanks!
# 5  
Old 01-31-2002
Do the following until you logout ...
. .bash_profile

I hope that's right, otherwise, logout and log back in.
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Old 01-31-2002
Uh Oh, I've really done it this time. That Path statement is supposed to read: PATH=$PATH:$HOME/bin. I left out the $PATH portion. What that means is, my home directoy cannot locate any of the commands, including VI to edit the .bash_profile.

I do not have root access on this box, but I do have access to another home directory.

So, is it possible to login from that directory and edit the .bash_profile?
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Old 01-31-2002
Type:
/usr/bin/vi .bash_profile
to edit the file while your path is screwed up. This assumes that vi is in /usr/bin. You can use that other account to locate it if needed.
 
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