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Path.RemoveLastPathComponent
Removes last path component.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Server | FileMaker Cloud | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Path | 6.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MBS( "Path.RemoveLastPathComponent"; Path )
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native file path. | "/Users/cs/Desktop" |
Result
Returns path or error.
Description
Removes last path component.This function requires a native path. Use Path.FileMakerPathToNativePath to convert a FileMaker path to a native path if required. If you like to have the user choose the path, you can use FileDialog functions.
For Server be aware that server has limited permissions and may not be able to access all files on a computer.
Examples
Removes last path component on Windows:
MBS( "Path.RemoveLastPathComponent"; "c:\\test.txt" )
Get app folder path:
MBS( "Path.RemoveLastPathComponent"; MBS( "App.GetProcessPath" ))
See also
Example Databases
Path.NativePathToFileMakerPath - Platform
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