# Configuring Textmate for Ruby 1.9.1 **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruby\ **Created:** [August 12, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643 "2009-08-12T16:41:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 4:41pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/1 "2009-08-12T16:41:06Z")
I had just installed Ruby 1.9.1 using MacPorts, but TextMate still interprets Ruby 1.8.6. I had gone into my Shell Variables under preferences and set the following: Variable: TM\_RUBY Path: ./opt/local/bin/ruby1.9 (install location of my Ruby 1.9.1 install). I ran a program, it ran on Ruby 1.9.1. I un-checked the Shell Variable preference; it ran on Ruby 1.8.6. I checked the setting and re-ran, got a “Command Error at line 6” pointing to some file in /tmp. Is this configured properly? If so, what’s wrong? If it’s not, what’s the proper configuration? ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 5:21pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/2 "2009-08-12T17:21:28Z")
On Aug 12, 2009, at 9:41 AM, Mike A. wrote: > I ran a program, it ran on Ruby 1.9.1. I un-checked the Shell Variable > preference; it ran on Ruby 1.8.6. I checked the setting and re-ran, > got > a “Command Error at line 6” pointing to some file in /tmp. I just ran through these steps and everything worked fine for me. The error you show comes from where TextMate first invokes TM\_RUBY. Are you sure you just checked and un-checked the box? If you edited the contents, you may have made it invalid with an extra quote or something. Just a thought. > Is this configured properly? If so, what’s wrong? > > If it’s not, what’s the proper configuration? You are doing it right, yes. James Edward G. II ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 5:26pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/3 "2009-08-12T17:26:07Z")
After the error appeared, I had edited the directory location, taking out the ./ at the start. The error still appeared (though it seemed to point to a different file in /tmp). I changed it back, same error (again, different file in /tmp). Should I just re-create the shell variable? ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/4 "2009-08-12T17:34:35Z")
Actually, no. I’m at work now (on a PC) and the Mac’s at home. James G. wrote: > On Aug 12, 2009, at 10:26 AM, Mike A. wrote: > > > After the error appeared, I had edited the directory location, taking > > out the ./ at the start. The error still appeared (though it seemed to > > point to a different file in /tmp). I changed it back, same error > > (again, different file in /tmp). > > > > Should I just re-create the shell variable? > > Can you show me the contents that variable holds now, while it’s > failing? > > James Edward G. II ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/5 "2009-08-12T18:00:06Z")
On Aug 12, 2009, at 10:34 AM, Mike A. wrote: > Actually, no. I’m at work now (on a PC) and the Mac’s at home. Tonight, or whenever it’s convenient, is fine. 🙂 James Edward G. II ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 2:50am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/6 "2009-08-13T02:50:04Z")
Alright, here’s the error I (still) get: /tmp/temp\_textmate.dLXXwJ: line 6: : command not found My setting is as follows: Variable: TM\_RUBY Value: ./opt/local/bin/ruby1.9 ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/7 "2009-08-12T17:32:36Z")
On Aug 12, 2009, at 10:26 AM, Mike A. wrote: > After the error appeared, I had edited the directory location, taking > out the ./ at the start. The error still appeared (though it seemed to > point to a different file in /tmp). I changed it back, same error > (again, different file in /tmp). > > Should I just re-create the shell variable? Can you show me the contents that variable holds now, while it’s failing? James Edward G. II ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/8 "2009-08-13T03:45:28Z")
On Aug 12, 2009, at 7:50 PM, Mike A. wrote: > Alright, here’s the error I (still) get: > > /tmp/temp\_textmate.dLXXwJ: line 6: : command not found > > My setting is as follows: > > Variable: TM\_RUBY > Value: ./opt/local/bin/ruby1.9 . in a Unix path means “current directory” and that’s not what you meant here. Try removing it and I suspect it will work just fine. James Edward G. II ---
**Author:** ![exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/50afbb/32.png) [@exile](https://www.ruby-forum.com/u/exile)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 4:05am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/configuring-textmate-for-ruby-1-9-1/173643/9 "2009-08-13T04:05:45Z")
That worked. Thanks James.