Re: Patch (tiny): \cd (change dir) for psql [with feedback]

From: Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us>
To: Mark Hamby <mark(at)archer(dot)leavenworth(dot)army(dot)mil>
Cc: pgsql-general(at)postgresql(dot)org, pgsql-patches(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Re: Patch (tiny): \cd (change dir) for psql [with feedback]
Date: 2001-03-26 19:33:11
Message-ID: 200103261933.OAA00637@candle.pha.pa.us
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Seems interesting. We already have \c overloaded with stuff like
connect, copy, and copyright, so I guess another one wouldn't hurt. I
will keep this for 7.2. Thanks.

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>
> (Sorry for the repost. I have amended my previous patch
> with feedback that outputs the new current directory.)
>
> Here's a patch for a \cd (change dir) command in psql program.
> It's very small and only adds a few lines.
> Personally, I am surprised psql does not have this command.
> It is EXTREMELY useful when \include'ing SQL scripts to set
> up a database schema.
>
> Hope you like,
>
> Mark Hamby
>
> P.S. I am not on the 'psql-patches' list, so responses should
> be sent directly to me for more info or questions.

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