Change directory permanently in a bash script

Question

I'm trying to change directory in a called bash script. For this I tried to use cd command. But after the script ends current directory is restoring to position before the script call. I also tried to change PATH variable but it didn't show any effect too. Is there a way to do this?

See the second answer for a way to make it work. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/255414/why-doesnt-cd-work-in-a-bash-shell-script — Paul, Nov 02 '11 at 14:07

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 02 '11 at 14:08

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When you execute a shell script a new shell is started for execution of this script. This shell won't affect its parent processes.

To execute a script in your current shell's context use the source or . commands:

. cd.sh
source cd.sh

answered Nov 02 '11 at 14:08

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