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GetCurrentDirectory() - cross-platform
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:52 pm
by Straker
Code updated For 5.20+ (same As GetCurrentDirectory())
I take no credit for this. This is ts-soft's code that I found in the Feature Requests forum, but too many people are still looking for it.
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Procedure.s GetCurrentDir()
Protected CurDir.s
CurDir.s = Space(2048)
CompilerIf #PB_Compiler_OS = #PB_OS_Linux
getcwd_(CurDir, 2048)
CompilerElse
GetCurrentDirectory_(2048,CurDir)
CompilerEndIf
ProcedureReturn CurDir
EndProcedure
Debug GetCurrentDir()
The original thread is
here.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:06 am
by Paul
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:29 am
by PB
The FAQ says to use this:
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a$=Space(999) : GetModuleFileName_(0,@a$,999) : appdir$=GetPathPart(a$)
Why? Because you're definitely getting the correct path to the exe's folder.
I had problems using GetCurrentDirectory when booting up: my app was set
to run at startup and using GetCurrentDirectory was returning the wrong path.
As such, I've used the FAQ method ever since, with 100% success. FYI.
Also, don't forget that GetCurrentDirectory will CHANGE if your app calls the
SetCurrentDirectory command! Another reason to use the FAQ method instead.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:12 am
by Straker
@Paul. Thanks - but I was merely trying to make this entry in the Tips forum where it belongs.
@PB - You are right. This should not be confused with a "GetExeDirectory" or "GetApplicationPath" type function. This gets the currently set directory in the OS, even if your EXE is in a different directory. This is still a valid function. This posting was not intended to answer the FAQ you reference:
How do I know which folder my app was run from?
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:21 am
by PB
> This posting was not intended to answer the FAQ
Sorry, my bad.
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:24 am
by Dare2
hehe. I fell in the GetCurrentDirectory hole in front of *too many* users with a new install.
So a heads-up is useful!
However, that is a good tip.
It could also be used for the Application folder (using the *nix version of GetModuleFileName, whatever that is) or for a lot of things, actually.
Thanks.