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Process.SetCurrentDirectory
Sets the current directory.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Server | FileMaker Cloud | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Process | 6.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MBS( "Process.SetCurrentDirectory"; Path )
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The new native path. | "C:\Test" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Sets the current directory.Some OS functions look for files relative to this folder.
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
Set current directory:
MBS( "Process.SetCurrentDirectory"; "/Users/cs/Desktop" )
Set current path on Windows:
MBS( "Process.SetCurrentDirectory"; "C:\Test" )
See also
Process.LoadLibrary - Process.SetFrontMost
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