%My Documents%

[CryoEnix]

Hey, say if you didn't know where the user's my documents folder was, I know there's a way of coding the folder like &My Documents% or something. What is the correct syntax, and how is it used?

 

I know there's one for system32 too. Any ideas?

 

Thanks!

[PlausiblyDamp]

Dim path As String
path = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal)

[Nerseus]

Try:

string s = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.MyComputer);
string s2 = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal);
string s3 = Environment.SystemDirectory;

 

If Environment.SystemDirectory isn't what you want, try another SpecialFolder enum value.

 

-ner

[SiwcDog]

The best way to get the path to the mydocuments folder in .net is to use the Environment.GetFolderPath function in the framework. There are also several other very useful folders this function gives you access to.

 

For Example:

 

Dim MyDocumentsPath as string = Environment.GetFolderPath(System.Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal)

 

 

Side note:

The % symbol is used to identify enviroment variables. For instance on my pc %Temp% brings up my Temporary folder. In XP you can determine which enviroment variables are set by going to System Properties, Advanced tab, and clicking the Enviroment Variables button. The problem with using enviroment variables (at least in my organization) is that the system admins tend to delete them or rename them every so often and without warning.

[CryoEnix]

Cheers dudes for the quick response! Now I'm gonna play with some new toys...

[CryoEnix]

Cheers guys, is there anything you DON'T know?

[Nerseus]

is there anything you DON'T know?

Lots and lots of things! The big question right now: when will half life 2 *really* come out?

 

-ner

[CryoEnix]

Ooh, now that's a question and a half. Could they be waiting for the Doom 3 release to die down?