1.6 - Current directory / creating a work directory
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What does the command pwd do in SCILAB?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'pwd' might stand for.
How do you change the current directory in SCILAB?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'c'.
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What command is used to print the current working directory?
💡 Hint: Which command starts with 'p'?
True or False: You can use the command chdir to change your directory in SCILAB.
💡 Hint: Think about the 'change' in `chdir`.
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Create a script in SCILAB that checks the current working directory, changes it to a new directory called 'my_projects', and verifies that the change was successful. What commands would you use?
💡 Hint: Start with the command that prints your location.
Why would it be detrimental to run scripts if the current directory isn't properly set? Discuss the potential issues.
💡 Hint: Think about where SCILAB is 'looking' for scripts.
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