How to make a common file path

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Hey everyone.

I have question to get your ideas.

I wrote a code that operates a file, let's say "filex". There is no problem in my computer while working, but when I install my program into an another computer, I have to change the path of filex to work properly.

I'm making simple file operations on filex, nothing more.

What can I do to overcome this? What is your ideas?

My best Regards...

Posted 19-Sep-11 22:09pm

Un_NaMeD

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Mehdi Gholam · Answer 1 · 2011-09-19T22:16:00

Solution 1

It is better to get your file paths from an external source ie configuration file, so you can change that at runtime without needing a recompile.

You can also reference your files via getting your applications directory Directory.GetCurrentDirectory() and building your paths in the the applications folder.

app.exe
|-Output 
    |- filex

Posted 19-Sep-11 22:16pm

Mehdi Gholam

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Un_NaMeD 20-Sep-11 4:24am

Hey Mehdi,
I guess You misunderstood me, What I understand from your saying is I need a configuration file, but aren't that will be specific for all other computers? I need something solid for all users.
And could you please explain more the Directory.GetCurrentDirectory() method?
Thanks...

Mehdi Gholam 20-Sep-11 4:30am

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.io.directory.getcurrentdirectory.aspx

Un_NaMeD 22-Sep-11 10:54am

Hey Mehdi,
That helped, but there is another problem now.
When I tried to read the file from the location I give, it does'nt read the file truely. I mean it reads something which is not read in the file.
Do you have any idea how can this be?
Thank you.
My regards...

Un_NaMeD 22-Sep-11 10:58am

here is the code to location I adjust myself...

string path = Directory.GetCurrentDirectory();
path = path + "\\hucre.txt";

hucre.txt is the file I'm trying to read...

kris444 · Answer 2 · 2011-09-20T02:14:00

Solution 3

Hi
If you are reluctant to use config file, you can use the directory of executable file location

C#

var binFolder = new DirectoryInfo(Application.ExecutablePath).Parent;

Hope this helps you...

Posted 20-Sep-11 2:14am

kris444

pradiprenushe · Answer 3 · 2011-09-19T23:55:00

Solution 2

save path of file in config file . done coding according to that. when u install program on another machine just chane the path from config file according to machine.

Posted 19-Sep-11 23:55pm

pradiprenushe