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Old 05-09-2011
CD command not working in shell script

Hello All,

I have tried many permutaion combinations in my shell script but cd command is not working in shell script.

Can any one help me out in this.

Below is my script.
Code:
############
#!/bin/sh
set -x on
BASE_DIR=/etc/init.d
export BASE_DIR
cd $BASE_DIR
#############

but its not chnaging to /etc/init.d

Thanks & Regards

Ankit

Last edited by Franklin52; 05-09-2011 at 05:58 AM.. Reason: Please use code tags
# 2  
Old 05-09-2011
If you are executing this script and then checking pwd, of course it will not work.
When you execute the script, it spawns its own shell and changes the directory within that shell.
For proof, try this

Code:
############
#!/bin/sh
set -x on
BASE_DIR=/etc/init.d
export BASE_DIR
cd $BASE_DIR
pwd
#############

regards,
Ahamed
# 3  
Old 05-09-2011
Hi Ahamed,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I have checked it & its working fine.

Can you let me know can i chnage director if i run my script from command prompt.

Regards

Ankit
# 4  
Old 05-09-2011
Change your own shell's directory? No, you can't, only the script's.

To change your own directory either run cd yourself, or source the script, like . scriptname which will cause it to run it inside the current shell.
# 5  
Old 05-09-2011
Code:
#!/bin/sh
BASE_DIR=/etc/init.d ; cd $BASE_DIR

and like as Corona688 said.
Code:
$ . script

# 6  
Old 05-09-2011
Hi,

Its saying permission denied when runnig the script as . scriptname.

/_TOOLS_/wrap/bin/.: Permission denied.

REgards

Ankit
# 7  
Old 05-09-2011
include set -x and execute once and paste the output
the same thing works for me fine. hope you have the permission and all set
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