Setting environmental variables in UNIX

This procedure describes how to set environment variables in UNIX.

To set environmental variables in UNIX:

• Do one of the following:
  • If you use csh or tcsh, use the following syntax:

    setenv <envVar> <value>

  EXAMPLE: setenv DISPLAY myhost:0.0

  • If you use sh or ksh, use the following syntax:

    <envVar>=<value>

    export <envVar>

For examples, see Example: Environment variables in UNIX using csh or tsch and Example: Environmental variables in UNIX using other shells.