Mysql command not found in OS X 10.7

Question

I cant get my mysql to start on os x 10.7. It is located in /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql

I get command not found when I type mysql --version

Answer 1

With MAMP

1. Locate mysql usually at /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin/mysql
2. sudo vi /etc/paths
3. Add this path to file /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin
4. :wq (Save and quit file)
5. Close Terminal windows
6. Reopen Terminal and type mysql and it should work