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Path.ShortPath
Queries short file path on Windows.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Path | 9.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Path.ShortPath"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The native file path. | "C:\Users\Christian Schmitz\Dokumente" |
Result
Returns text or error.
Description
Queries short 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 short form and conversion is not needed, the function simply returns the input path.
Use Path.LongPath function to reverse to long path.
Examples
Convert FileMaker path:
MBS( "Path.ShortPath"; "C:\Program Files\FileMaker\FileMaker Pro 17 Advanced" )
Example result: "C:\PROGRA~1\FILEMA~1\FILEMA~1"
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
