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CD(nged)

NAME

cd - Changes the directory to the given path.

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SYNOPSIS

cd {path}

DESCRIPTION

Change the directory to the given path. This can change to a given folder in the current directory or change to a full path. Double periods (..) can also be used to go up one level. See also the pwd command.

EXAMPLES

Change directory to the given folder located in the current directory.

Example 1. Use cd to change the directory.
mged> cd test_folder

Changes the current directroy to a folder named test_folder that is located within the current directory.

Change directory to the given folder using the full path.

Example 2. Use cd to change the directory.
mged> cd C:/geometry/test_folder

Changes the current directroy to a folder named test_folder located at C:/geometry/test_folder.

Change directory to the folder above the current folder.

Example 3. Use cd to change the directory.
mged> cd ..

Changes the current directroy to the folder above the current folder.

AUTHOR

BRL-CAD Team

BUG REPORTS

Reports of bugs or problems should be submitted via electronic mail to devs@brlcad.org