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Files.StandardizePath
Standardized a path.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Files | 10.3 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Files.StandardizePath"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The file path to standardize. | "~/test" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Standardized a path.On MacOS, expands tilde, reduce empty components, references to current directory and symbolic links.
On Windows, we resolve environment variables and get the full path.
On Linux, we resolve symbolic links, reduce empty components and resolve relative paths.
Examples
Resolve path on Mac with ~ inside:
MBS( "Files.StandardizePath"; "~/test/./testing" )
Example result: /Users/cs/test/testing
Resolve environment variable on Windows:
MBS( "Files.StandardizePath"; "%HOMEPATH%\test.txt")
Example result: C:\Users\Christian\test.txt
Resolves on Windows an not needed folder name and two dots:
MBS( "Files.StandardizePath"; "%APPDATA%\notneeded\..\test.txt")
Example result: C:\Users\Christian\AppData\Roaming\test.txt
Release notes
- Version 10.3
- Added Files.StandardizePath function.
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Created 18th June 2020, last changed 19th June 2020
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