How can I define a variable in a TCSH script that will not be exported to the process which invoked it?

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I know that in KSH, if I write export A=B the process which invoked my script can evaluate ${A}, and if I write A=B, then ${A} will have no value outside of my script.

How can this be done in TCSH? I only know of the style: setenv A B to set value for variables

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 04 '11 at 10:31

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Shell variables can be set via the set command in (t)csh.

set variable=value

answered May 04 '11 at 10:31

bmk

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Thanks - that indeed what I was looking for. Is `Shell variables` the official terminology in documentation? – RonK May 04 '11 at 10:34
Yes. Those variables are called `shell variables`. The other kind of variables (those to be set using `setenv`) are `environment variables`. – bmk May 04 '11 at 10:52

How can I define a variable in a TCSH script that will not be exported to the process which invoked it?

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