Hi,

how can i get the path of my own program?

I.e. my program was started from 'c:\myprogram\program.exe'
and i want to show the path in a messagebox.

thx

Use the App.ExecutableFile property.

e.g.

MsgBox(App.ExecutableFile.NativePath)

per the lang ref

Application.ExecutableFile
Property (As FolderItem)
The property is read-only.

FolderItemValue = aApplication.ExecutableFile
Returns a FolderItem for the actual executable application even if it is in a bundle.

Notes

Use the properties and methods of the FolderItem class to get/set attributes of the executable file and/or perform operations. For example:
app.ExecutableFile.NativePath
gets the full path to the executable.
app.ExecutableFile.CreationDate
gets the date/time the executable was created.

Hi Andrew,

Problem solved, but...

MsgBox(App.ExecutableFile.NativePath)

gives me the path + the name of the executable, but how
do i get only the path (w/o the name of the executable)?

regards

http://docs.xojo.com/index.php/FolderItem.Parent

Hi Tim,

i had a long day and laziness kicked in.

But you're right.

regards