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ros_master_uri - change it and save it

ROS_MASTER_URI

asked 2012-06-04 04:49:17 -0600

ajr_

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updated 2014-01-28 17:12:33 -0600

ngrennan
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Hi,

Is there a simple way to store change of ROS_MASTER_URI? So when ever I boot up my machine (or start node) this would always be changed to for example:

export ROS_MASTER_URI=http://ubuntu:11311

Now it changes always back to default

$ echo $ROS_MASTER_URI 
http://localhost:11311

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answered 2012-06-04 05:30:24 -0600

lindzey
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updated 2012-06-05 03:25:21 -0600

Yes - add a line to your ~/.bashrc (assuming you're using bash)

export ROS_MASTER_URI=http://ubuntu:11311

If it's in your ~/.bashrc, it'll be exported every time you open up a new terminal. If you want edits to this file to take effect in your current terminal, type: