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FolderItem.AbsolutePath as string
Function:
Returns the absolute path for the file.
Example:
Notes:
For Xojo we register this function for compatibility to older Xojo and Real Studio versions.
Same as AbsolutePathMBS, but with name AbsolutePath.
On MacOS queries absolute path in MacOS Classic HFS style, but on Windows and Linux just queries native path.
| Type | Topic | Plugin | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | iOS | Targets |
| method | Files | MBS MacOSX Plugin | 19.5 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | All |
Example:
// test absolute path
Dim f As FolderItem = SpecialFolder.Desktop.Child("test.txt")
Dim p As String = f.AbsolutePath
Dim g As FolderItem = NewFolderItemFromAbsolutePathMBS(p)
Dim n As String = g.NativePath
MsgBox p+EndOfLine+n
For Xojo we register this function for compatibility to older Xojo and Real Studio versions.
Same as AbsolutePathMBS, but with name AbsolutePath.
On MacOS queries absolute path in MacOS Classic HFS style, but on Windows and Linux just queries native path.
The items on this page are in the following plugins: MBS MacOSX Plugin.
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