how to save simple commands

[bob the spod]

I regularily have to copy a few files from one directory to the other using the below text

cp m_gload* /var/mgm/log

is there a way i can save this command and make it work by just typing a key word for example "reptile"

cheers

bob

[Pete Randall]

Bob,

Create an alias in your .kshrc or .shrc (whichever startup file you use, according to your shell):

alias spodcp="cp m_gload* /var/mgm/log"


Pete

[melvyn burnard]

simply set an alias in your .profile:
alias reptile='cp m_gload* /var/mgm/log'

If I remeber correctly
then log out and back in, or reread you .profile by doing
cd
. ./.profile
alias

[Donald Kok]

Hi Bob,
you can use the alias command like
alias psg="ps -ef | grep "

you can put this in a file which can be executed by .profile

HTH
Donald

[bob the spod]

thanks all you guys n gals

sorted!

knew it was possible but couldnt remember how

Happy Friday!

[Ian Dennison_1]

bob,

An alternative, which is also handy for directory names you can't remember easily, is to create a file in your home directory, with command commands and directories in it,...

eg.

# Start Sample file
exit 0

/var/opt/OV/monitors/OpC/customer/hp/hpux # opc script
/var/spool/cron/crontabs

/usr/lbin/modprpw -l -k # userid enable

# End Sample file

What I do if I can't remember the precise command or directory, is grep in the file for what I remember (eg cron or userid) and I get shown the matching lines, which I can then drag and drop into the command line.

I also have set up an environment variable on every HP-UX Server called DIRS, and use this alias when searching for files.

Share and Enjoy! Ian