export $PATH inside script

gmitra · 01-31-2005, 02:09 AM

Hello,
Is it possible to export PATH variable inside a running script?
I want to use extended PATH in parent bash shell by the script.
Thanks

Dark_Helmet · 01-31-2005, 06:44 AM

No. There's no way a child process can affect the environment of the parent process. You'll need to directly issue the export command at the parent's prompt or source a file that contains the adjustments to PATH.

gmitra · 01-31-2005, 08:04 AM

Thx.

bigearsbilly · 02-01-2005, 08:34 AM

no can do.
exports work down, not up.

you can always dot the file though.
then it would work. (mind your exit statements though)

Or define a func, in your .profile say, eg:

Code:

clear_path()
{
     export PATH=doh
}

that'll work.
bash and korn of course!