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Hmmm, yup, that sounds right.

The order in which the bin directories are listed can cause a problem though.

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Norm!

I know I can have a new PATH when I start a CMD session, change the PATH
and run an application from within that CMD session, but I don't know if
that's what you mean?

FWIW, the CMD "session" is a 16-bit app. When it starts, it makes a local
copy of PATH and operates solely on that copy. You can see this in practice
in two ways (I did this from XP SP3, if it matters):

  1. Start->Run->CMD
  2. Type "PATH"
  3. Type "set PATH=%PATH%;C:\bleah"
  4. Type "PATH"

You have added a new path element, but only for that CMD. Keeping that CMD
window up, do this:

  1. Start->Run->CMD
  2. Type "PATH"

You should see your original PATH only. With both windows still up, modify
your Windows environment PATH variable (BE VERY CAREFUL -- DON'T BLAME
ANYONE BUT YOURSELF IF YOU SHOULD HOSE UP YOUR PC OR ANYTHING ELSE BY
FOLLOWING THESE STEPS!):

  1. RC on "My Computer" and choose "Properties"
  2. "Advanced" tab.
  3. "Environment variables" button on the bottom.
  4. Edit a "Path" variable (I chose a System variable).
  5. Append ";C:\Bleah" to it and click "OK"
  6. Click "OK" on the "Evironment Variables" window.

Check the PATH in both open CMD windows -- no change! Open a new CMD window
and viola!

Don't forget to undo the PATH changes from the 6-step process above.

Enjoy!

Rich -- [TeamT]

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after a summons to appear in court is issued}

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Hi Rich,

FWIW, the CMD "session" is a 16-bit app. When it starts, it makes a local
copy of PATH and operates solely on that copy. You can see this in practice
in two ways (I did this from XP SP3, if it matters):
I know, I use it regularly in exactly this manner. :slight_smile:

BE VERY CAREFUL -- DON'T BLAME
ANYONE BUT YOURSELF IF YOU SHOULD HOSE UP YOUR PC OR ANYTHING ELSE BY
FOLLOWING THESE STEPS!
Hey! I work in IT, I know what I'm doing.
Oops! :wink:

Check the PATH in both open CMD windows -- no change! Open a new CMD window
and viola!
Yes, been there done that too.

In the end, I simply added the bin folder from the 10g client to her
"all users" path. Job done, everyone happy!

Disclaimer: {paste huge legal disclaimer here that no one will read except
after a summons to appear in court is issued}
Like it!

Cheers,
Norm.

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FWIW, the CMD "session" is a 16-bit app. When it starts, it makes a local
copy of PATH and operates solely on that copy. You can see this in
practice
in two ways (I did this from XP SP3, if it matters):
I know, I use it regularly in exactly this manner. :slight_smile:

Sorry, Norm. Just wanted to be sure, if only for other folks looking at
your thread in the distant future when CMD will still be a 16-bit app and
Windows is still hamstrung by drive letters.

Have a weekend!

Rich -- [TeamGB]

Disclaimer: Come on, Ed! It's the SEAHAWKS...

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Rich,

in two ways (I did this from XP SP3, if it matters):
I know, I use it regularly in exactly this manner. :slight_smile:
Sorry, Norm. Just wanted to be sure, if only for other folks
looking at your thread in the distant future when CMD will still be a

16-bit app and Windows is still hamstrung by drive letters.
Understood - apology completely unnecessary!

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Norm. [TeamT]

About to have a weekend!

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Disclaimer: Come on, Ed! It's the SEAHAWKS...

As long as we stop the Beast Mode we will see you guys next week :slight_smile:

Ed
[TeamDaBears]