[n00b] How do I modify my path?

[KhaiPi]

I want to add some directories to my command path but I can't work out how to do it. I would like it so it is set each time I log in.

I have tried:

set PATH=$PATH;<new_directory>

but it didn't work.

Sorry for the dumb question.

KP

[daverj]

you need a colon, not a semicolon and remove the word set. If you are resetting your path temporarily, use export instead of set. If you want to do it permenantly, edit your .bash_profile file in your home directory.

[KhaiPi]

Thanks for the rapid response - works perfectly!

KP