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Type | function | ||||||
Dictionary | LCS | ||||||
Library | LiveCode Script | ||||||
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Summary | Returns the 8.3-format equivalent of a Windows long file path. | ||||||
Introduced | 1.1 | ||||||
OS | mac, windows, linux | ||||||
Platforms | desktop, server | ||||||
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Related | Keyword: file Property: filename Function: longFilePath Glossary: Windows, file path, return Control Structure: function | ||||||
Security | disk | ||||||
Description | Use the shortFilePath function to obtain the equivalent of a file path in short format for use in situations that require it. The shortFilePath function transforms the filePath without looking for the file, so it returns a value even if the filePath does not exist. On Mac OS, OS X, or Unix systems, the shortFilePath simply returns the filePath without changing it. | ||||||
Tags | file system |