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Old 04-13-2001, 12:07 PM
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this is my proglem:
how do i create a file in the directory that my program is in without knowing the actual directory?

for example if i compile my program and sedn it to someone when they run it i want the program to create this file in the same directory as the program is in... i know how to create files etc... but i need to know this.. THANX in advance

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Old 04-13-2001, 01:16 PM
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Try using App.Path, for example:
<PRE> strOutputFilename = App.Path & "\output.txt"</PRE>It'll give you your project folder in development mode (if you've saved your project) or the folder our EXE is in when you've compiled it.

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Old 04-13-2001, 03:28 PM
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thanx!

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