GetAbsolutePath()
Summary
Converts a relative pathname to an absolute pathname.
Changes
Added to Version 2019.
Syntax
GetAbsolutePath(string ref_path, string rel_path)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| ref_path | The reference pathname used by the relative pathname |
| rel_path | The relative pathname to be converted to an absolute pathname |
Returns
The absolute pathname.
Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The reference pathname does not exist |
Notes
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The relative pathname is the portion of the absolute pathname that is not included in the reference pathname.
Examples
folder = RunMacro("G30 Tutorial Folder")
absolute_path = GetAbsolutePath(folder, "customer.dbf")
ShowMessage("The absolute pathname for " + file_name + " is " + absolute_path)
result = GetAbsolutePath("C:\\projects", "inputs\\test")
// result = "C:\\projects\\inputs\\test"See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| CompactPath() | Shortens a file's pathname to the listed length for purposes of display. |
| GetLongPathName() | Returns the full, long pathname for a file |
| GetRelativePath() | Converts an absolute pathname to a relative pathname. |
| GetShortPathName() | Returns the short pathname for a file |
| IsPathAbsolute() | Tests to see if the pathname is an absolute pathname |
| SplitPath() | Splits a path and filename into its component parts |