How To Locate File Path
Aug 2, 2009I'm trying to locate a file path using code but don't know how. I want to do something along the lines of:
dim currFilePath as string = '...
dim file As New IO.FileInfo(currentFilePath + "/bin/debug/sales.dat")
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Locate A File In The System Search Path?
Sep 24, 2009I need to obtain the full path for a file located in somewhere in the system search path for executable files, when I only have the file name. Another user came up with the following code. However I was hoping to find something that is more directly supplied by the system, rather than a "roll your own" solution such as this one. Also, the solution below could run into problems, however unlikely, because it is possible for Windows file and folder names to contain semicolons. The split function doesn't pay any attention to quotes, and could therefore improperly split a path that includes a folder name with an embedded semicolon.
Private paths() As String = Split(Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("PATH"), ";")
Private messageOutput As String
Private fileInPath as String = "notepad.exe" ' for example[code]....
Any Way To Locate Desktop Path For User On Another PC?
Jun 1, 2012VB2010. I'm trying to figure out how to locate the desktop path for a user on another pc/server. Something similar to:
Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Desktop)
The main reason is we area talking about an Environment that has XP, Win Server 2003 (TS), Win Server 2008 and Win 7. Obviously different path depending on the OS. I need to copy a file to a users desktop and would like to do so without having to hardcode the path as it could change depending on where they are working from.
Path Of .zip file Has Spaces In It / It's Not Recognizing Path As Valid Path
Aug 22, 2006I have a Access program and I'm using VBA code in the background to run Winunzip using shell command. Well, the path of the .zip file has spaces in it and it's not recongizing the path as a valid path. Is there a another way to tackle this problem besides the shell?I can't us pkzip either. Has you can see I had to use progra~1 instead of Program Files.[code]
View 2 RepliesFile I/O And Registry :: Load - Read - Locate & Copy Text In A File?
Aug 12, 2010Before I begin I would like to mention that I am not a noob in VB, it's just I've never had to do anything this complex before. Basically what I want is to have a program that you can load a txt file in, have it copy key words, and paste it in a textbox so I can use it later on. So in this text file, there is a bunch of info, but I am only needing a certain part. Here is an example of a text file (actually a .dat file, but is easily read):
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Cannot Locate Exe File After Publish
Jun 17, 2009important info : my o.s. is windows7
i just recently published my app, and when i try to locate the exe file from the start menu/my app folder/my app shortcut's properties, i get this as a directory:
C:Users rujadeAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsmy application
now when i go to that location, in windows explorer, all there is a shortcut looking icon. when i check the properties for that, the Type of File : is Application Reference (.appref-ms) . is this my app, and if so, why does it have that little arrow on the icon like shortcut icons do?
i cannot seem to locate the .exe file by doing a system search, other than locating my other similar app which is located in a set folder and was not run from a setup. and if possible, how can i install my app in c:program files and not that set location?
Delete File On Server From A File Path From A Sql Database File Path?
Feb 4, 2010I am having a big problem with deleteing a file form the server. I have the filename for a image stored in my SQL database. the problem is i am getting an error of "Illegal characters in path. " Here is the code below:Everything is working fine until the delete command.
Protected Sub DeleteButton_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs)
Dim tmpEquipID As String = Request("EquipID")
Dim tmpImageID As String = (CType(FormView1.FindControl("ImageIDLabel"), Label).Text)
Dim d As New equippicsDataContext
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VB - Windows Mobile Application - Program Files To Locate The .sdf File
Feb 20, 2012in my application, to get the path I use the following code.
Dim path As String
Dim asm As [Assembly] = [Assembly].GetExecutingAssembly()
path = System.IO.Path.GetDirectoryName(asm.GetName().CodeBase)
this gives path as Application Data, But i need Program Files to locate the .sdf file. how to get this path?
VS 2010 - Load, Read, Locate, & Copy Text In A File?
Jun 14, 2011I'm calling a 3rd part app which 'sometimes' works in VB.NET (it's a self-hosted WCF). But sometimes the 3rd party app will hang forever, so I've added a 90-second timer to it. Problem is, how do I know if the thing timed out?
Code looks like this:
Dim MyProcess as System.Diagnostics.Process = System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(MyInfo)
MyProcess.WaitForExit(90000)
What I'd like to do is something like this
If MyProcess.ExceededTimeout Then
MyFunction = False
Else
MyFunction = True
End If
VS 2010 Load, Read, Locate, & Copy Text In A File?
Aug 11, 2010Before I begin I would like to mention that I am not a noob in VB, it's just I've never had to do anything this complex before.Basically what I want is to have a program that you can load a txt file in, have it copy key words, and paste it in a textbox so I can use it later on.So in this text file, there is a bunch of info, but I am only needing a certain part.Here is an example of a text file (actually a .dat file, but is easily read):
s t y l e T h e m e d s h y - A l p i n e V i l l a g e S e t S t y l e & h y - a v p o s t 1 H a n g 3 , V ¯s t y l e T h e m e d s h y - A l p i n e V i l l a g e S e t S t y l e , y - a v p o s t 1 H
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Access A File Using Relative Path Or Virtual Path?
May 22, 2012I am trying to read and display a file using MapPath as follows :
Response.ContentType = "Application/pdf"
Dim FilePath As String = MapPath("../Document/123.pdf")
Response.WriteFile(FilePath)
Response.End()
This procedure will work fine and display in the browser. However, if I save the file to C:Document123.pdf, how can I access this file using relative path in MapPath function. Is there an option to access the file which is saved out of IIS server? I am using vb.net 2003.
Convert Unix File Path To Windows Path?
Jun 14, 2012I'm using acrobat that returns unix paths instead of windows path's. So im wondering if there is a way in vb.net to convert the path to windows path.
i tried using:
docs(i) = javaScriptObj.path().ToString.Replace("/", "").Substring(1)
position = docs(i).IndexOf("")
docs(i) = docs(i).Substring(0, position) + ":" + docs(i).Substring(position + 1)
this only works on local files, but fails when im starting to use network drives.
VS 2008 - .txt File - Write The File Path So That Someone Else Can Download My Program And File And Read The File
Feb 27, 2012Reading a .txt file in VB.net. My file path is C:UsersMyLilMulePepeDocumentsVisual Studio 2008Projectscurtain_calls.txt.
This is my line of Dim LoanOptionsFile As String = "C:UsersMyLilMulePepeDocumentsVisual Studio 2008Projectscurtain_calls.txt"
I can read the file when I run the program, but how do I write the file path so that someone else can download my program and file and read the file on their system?
Creating .BMP File From Bitmap.Save(Path, ImageFormat.Bmp) Differs From Using Bitmap.Save(Path)?
Oct 1, 2011The code below reads an Icon from an .ico file, converts the Icon read to a Bitmap and saves the bitmap using:
Bitmap.Save(PathA)
Then does:
PanelShowWrittenIconA.BackgroundImage = New Bitmap(PathA)
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Parse Some Text To Extract The Name/path Of An Image File Inside An X File?
May 9, 2009I need to parse some text to extract the name/path of an image file inside an X file. The part of the file looks something like this:
TextureFilename {
"C:\\Users\\USER\\Documents\\Map\\Textures\\Grass01.dds";
}
[code].....
When Double Click On Safe File Name It Will Open File Specified In Path In Second Column
Feb 21, 2010Well im making a program that will Add the Safe File Name of the File opened in the Open File Dialog to the first column of the listview and the File name and path to the second. What i want it so when i double click on the Safe file name it will open the file specified in the path in the second column.i already got the add file to it.
View 4 RepliesFinding The Path Of A File That Was Opened With The Open File Dialogue?
Jun 5, 2009Is there a better way of finding the path of a file that was opened with the open file dialogue? This is what I did. It works, but it seems like there should be a way to get the path through one of the open dialogue options.
Code:
'm_PicSource = OpenFileDialog1.FileName
'm_PicSource is a global var
Dim strCnt As Integer = m_PicSource.Length - 1
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Listbox - Select The File To Play But It Displays The File Path?
May 8, 2010I made a media player that has a list box to select the file to play but it displays the file path but I want the filename and length.The code is:
Private Sub ListBox1_SelectedIndexChanged(ByVal sender
As System.Object,
ByVal e As System.EventArgs)[code].....
Returing File Path To A Variable When Using Open File Dialog?
Nov 10, 2009how do i return the file path to a variable when using open file dialog to browse and open a file?
View 14 RepliesRunning .exe's; Read File Into Array; Relative File Path
Apr 22, 2012I am trying to create a sort of 'personal code library' in visual studio 2010 where the form displays a list box of certain project files in vb that I have made in the past and when selected, a button can be pressed that launches the .exe files of those visual basic program project files or displays the source code (.vb file)
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Display File Names Without File Path / Directoy?
Nov 17, 2009I've got a setup where a ComboBox displays all files in a certain directory, but it shows each files path/directory, and it also shows the files format next to the file name (i.e. "filename.txt").
View 2 RepliesFile Path, As A String, Of A File In The Application's Resources?
Sep 15, 2011The reason I ask is that I want to print, at run-time, a file in the application's resources, like this:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim printProcess As New Process
printProcess.StartInfo.FileName = "C:UsersGeoffrey van WykDocumentsCountdown_Timer_Help.rtf"
' printProcess.StartInfo.FileName = My.Resources.Countdown_Timer_Help
printProcess.StartInfo.Verb = "Print"
printProcess.Start()
End Sub
Get (music) File Info Based Off Of File Path?
Jul 24, 2010I'm working on a personal project and so far everything is going perfect. Almost. I have a problem with getting music file info based off of its file path. I.e. "
C:UsersUSERetc." The only things I would need from y'all would be how to get the song's Artist(s) and Name (maybe there's something similar to 'AxWindowsMediaPlayer.currentMedia.getitemInfo("Information")' without actually having to play the song?
After I get this information, I would like to know how to add it to a ListBox as this: "[Artist] - [Song Name]", but I can do the text part if I know the getting-the-information part and adding-the-info-to-listbox part.
Get File Path To An Embedded Video Resource File
Dec 7, 2011can anyone please explain to me how I get the file path to an embedded video resource file I have?Currently I know how to get this while debugging, but I am unsure how to refer to it when built.It needs to work no matter where the application files are.[code]
View 3 RepliesText File Searching And File Path Retrieval
May 1, 2011Im trying to get a list of all the text files present (there file paths) in a certain folder (lets say C:\Users\podypodpod\Desktop\textfiles) and then add them to the list box (lb_Entrys)
ive manage to find this code to get all text files from the desktop , but i cant manage to edit it so i can give an actual filepath for it to search
CODE:
What Is The File Path As A String Of A File In The Application's Resources
Jan 23, 2010The reason I ask is that I want to print, at run-time, a file in the application's resources, like this:
Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
Dim printProcess As New Process
printProcess.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = True
[code]....
When I use "C:UsersGeoffrey van WykDocumentsCountdown_Timer_Help.rtf" as the argument of FileName, it works. But when I use My.Resources.Countdown_Timer_Help, it says it cannot find the file.
Write The File Path In The Textbox And Delete Some File?
Dec 2, 2010i know how to do it but is this even possible in vb. get a textbox and a button.write a file path to something you want to dlete in the text box then press the button and the button deletes the object the file path has specified.and you
View 2 RepliesHow To Locate Same Value
Aug 10, 2009I have a windows form form1 on that form one textbox and one button.
textbox.text='200'
when I click in the button I have to show a table(vendor) and I need to locate on vendorno='200'.
in vendor table there is 1000 data fields are vendorno and vendorname.
Could Not Locate In Urlmon.dll
Oct 30, 2008i got in to very strange error message. I have create one simple appliation which will download webpage from web and put that in htmldocument so that i can parse it later.
here is code for this
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How To Locate A Button
Sep 4, 2009I have already done the creation of button and the dragging of button at runtime already. But now i need to know how do i save the last dragged button on the form and also detect the name of the last clicked button.
i now drag a button to coordinates 25,254. so when i exit the form and the next time i launch it, the button will still be at 25,254. and this one will go on for the number of button i created like 100. so when i launch the form the 100 button will be at the exact position where i last saved them. the second part is lets say i created button1 and button2 on the form in runtime. so when i clicked the first button, it should display button1. and if i clicked on button 2, it should say button2. same goes for like 100buttons.
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