Start a program without adding the search path

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  1. Narien, Jan 24, 2012

    Narien macrumors member

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    Hi, I need to use sql (more specifically mysql) and have installed it on my mac and everything works, however, in order to start the program i need to type /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql (and then all the mysql settings) in order to start it.
    I would like to remove the path and only type mysql in the terminal in order to start it.

    Any advice on how to do this would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  2. thundersteele, Jan 24, 2012

    thundersteele macrumors 68030

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    you need to add /usr/local/mysql/bin to the PATH variable.

    In your home directory, modify (or create if it doesn't exist) the file .bash_profile (notice the leading dot!). Add the following lines:

    Code:
    export PATH="/usr/local/mysql/bin:${PATH}"
     
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  3. Narien, Jan 24, 2012

    Narien thread starter macrumors member

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    Super great, it worked like a charm, thanks a ton :D
     
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