Default file path ...

[amir100]

Hi all,

 

I am currently working with the StreamWriter class. I am using the constructor which has a string filepath for its parameter. The constructor should look like:

StreamWriter(string filename)

 

I wanna write to a file named "exceptions.log". This is how I create the instance of the StreamWriter:

StreamWriter sw = New StreamWriter("exceptions.log")

 

Now, my question is, why is .net tried to create a "C:\WINDOWS\system32\exceptions.log"? Is "C:\WINDOWS\system32" a default file path? If so, how do I change it?

 

This is not that big of a problem though. I'm just curious. I could easily input the absolute path or use the Application.StartUpPath and the like.

 

Thx.

[penfold69]

I would assume that the file is being created in the 'Current Working Directory'

 

If you use a shortcut to a program, for example, there is the option to set the 'working directory' there.

 

Because you are most likely running this from within the IDE, I would guess that your project "inherits" its CWD from the IDE, which is most likely c:\windows\system32

 

Under the 'Properties' of your particular project, within the 'Configuration Properties' tree item, you will see 'Debugging'. Within there is the option to set your 'Working Directory', I believe that is what you will need!

 

B.