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Files.FileDisplayName
Queries the display name of the file or folder.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| Files | 2.9 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | Native path to the file to check. | "C:\test\me.jpg" |
Description
Queries the display name of the file or folder.This name may be localized and may not include file extension. Only for displaying.
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
Queries display name of a file
MBS( "Files.FileDisplayName"; "C:\test.txt" )
Query localized name for desktop folder:
MBS ("Files.FileDisplayName" ; "/Users/cs/Desktop" )
Example result: "Schreibtisch"
See also
Example Databases
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FileMaker Magazin
Created 18th August 2014, last changed 25th September 2019
Files.DiskInfo - Files.FileExists
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