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Path.LongPath
Queries long file path on Windows.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Path | 9.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Path.LongPath"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native file path. | "C:\Users\Christian Schmitz\Dokumente" |
Result
Returns text or error.
Description
Queries long file path on Windows.For your convenience this function returns same path on iOS, Mac and Linux.
If the specified path is already in its long form and conversion is not needed, the function simply returns the input path.
Examples
Convert to long path:
MBS( "Path.LongPath"; "C:\PROGRA~1\FILEMA~1\FILEMA~1" )
Example result: "C:\Program Files\FileMaker\FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced"
See also
Release notes
- Version 9.0
- Added Path.ShortPath and Path.LongPath functions for Windows.
Blog Entries
This function is free to use.
Created 17th December 2018, last changed 20th February 2024
