C# - Setting ProcessStartInfo.WorkingDirectory To An UNC Path?
Apr 6, 2010
I have a utility that I have written in VB.net that runs as a scheduled tasks. It internally calls another executable and it has to access a mapped drive. Apparently windows has issues with scheduled tasks accessing mapped drives when the user is not logged on, even when the authentication credentials are supplied to the task itself. Ok, fine.
To get around this I just passed my application the UNC path.
process.StartInfo.FileName = 'name of executable'
process.StartInfo.WorkingDirectory = '\unc path'
process.StartInfo.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Hidden
process.StartInfo.Arguments = 'arguments to executable'
process.Start()
This is the same implementation I used with the mapped drive, however using the UNC path, the process is not behaving as if the UNC path is the working directory.
Are there any known issues setting ProcessStartInfo.WorkingDirectory to an UNC path?
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May 30, 2011
So this is a pretty dumb question, and one I am clearly misunderstanding for whatever the reason. I have an ASP.net project and the default aspx page loads a file. I made a class to deal with file handling, in it I hard coded the local directory to where that file is. I want to make that path relative to the default.aspx page. I can't figure out how to do that. I have read a lot of stuff on MSDN, and it makes simple sense, but when I put it to code I can't seem to get it right.
I feel my answer is here, I understand what it is saying but I can't translate that to my program.[URL] Code such as
Dim rootPath As String = Server.MapPath("~")
makes sense to me but I can't use 'Server' for some reason.
I have used this spot of code to supplement my problem for now.
string=System.AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory()
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Jun 11, 2011
I'm new to VB .Net and I've searched for this info in the help files, but couldn't find it.When I save a project it automatically saves it to "C:Documents and SettingsusernameLocal SettingsApplication DataTemporary Projectsfilename".I want to be able to set this path ahead of time to where I want it to go. I've set a path in the Tools > Options > Projects and Solutions > General tab (under Project Location), but it doesn't use it.
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how would i go about setting a defualt file path for when i open a document? Basically im opening a file from this filepath Dim SavePath As String = "C:VBWorkBook 6Assignment 6Assignment 6Assignment 6Quotes.xml "But if i were to run this program on another computer, how would i change the directory path so it wouldnt be specific to my pc?
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Jun 11, 2010
i have so far set up a form to save data into a database and i am using:
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Mar 11, 2010
i have so far set up a form to save data into a database and i am using:
con.ConnectionString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0.;" & _
"Data Source = F:Database1.mdb"
con.Open()
I tried saving the database as i did with images in the resource folder and used my.resources but this didnt work is there any way i can save the database into the project folder and link to it no matter whan machine i am on?
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Dec 16, 2010
I am using My.Settings to store the path of my crystal reports. Now I wish to place my crystal reports within local execute path. So how do I set within My.Settings to detect the local run path?I tried putting application.localuserappdatapath in application settings which return back as a string.
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May 26, 2009
I got a button that needs to open a word file, and because the file is on a network it freezes for the first time you press it. If I would put the file in the destination of the Bin next to the exe files how would I define the location to it. If the bin folder would get moved to another location, the path will differ.So how would I be able to create a bit flexible path wherever the application goes?
Private Sub btnWarranty_Click_1(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnWarranty.Click
Dim wDoc As Word.Document
Dim wWord As Word.Application = New Word.Application
Dim path As String = "\SERVERPublicCRM_LibraryPolicywarranty.doc"
wDoc = wWord.Documents.Open(path, OpenAccess.Read)
End Sub
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Aug 23, 2010
I am working on a project that consists of manipulating several reports (word and excel). At the beginning of my project I set all paths to a hard string (C:users...................) using the my.settings. Worked great during developement but now its time to test on other machines. I have been toying with using Application.StartupPath but cannot figure out how to modify the app.config so I do not have to recode my forms (given it would not take long), not to sound lazy but I know there has to be a way to achieve a computer specific path to find the reports in the application directory.
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Jul 5, 2010
I have a .chm file linked to my app that is presently being called from it's actual location.HelpProvider1.HelpNamespace = C:Documents and SettingsmgfranzMy DocumentsVisual Studio 2008ProjectsApp NameCleanUp.chm
But when I package the app the directory is going to change to C:Program FilesApp Name by default. The problem arises if the user decides to create an alternate directory. Is there a way to set a $Path at setup runtime so that when the .chm file is called it knows to look in the Home installation directory? Here is the code I use to call the .chm; Private Sub PictureBox1_Click(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles PictureBox1.Click
[Code]...
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May 18, 2009
I have an application that's going to be portable so it's likely the path of the database itself (access mdb file) will change so hard wiring the path in the app.config isn't practical. I would like to create a 'Settings' form for the user to enter the path (browse for would be ideal but I can figure that out later) of the database file and save it for future use with the same app. I've found a few things out there talking about creating a new app.config file alongside the original with a 'key' defined but I'm not sure how that relates to the original app.config and how it would call the new variable to make the connection.
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Jan 20, 2010
I'm been a while since i use this VB2008, now i forgot the right syntax how can i put a code on how to set the path of an image..
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something like that, SO hard that to transfer my project files into the other PC without VB2008 and not working the path cause they need to change it the path again for changes.what i want is:Is there a code for automatically read the specific path so that can transfer my project files in other drive or PC without changing the path...
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Sep 24, 2009
I developed a Web Service which calls a ProcessStartInfo class. When I run the WS in debug mode, step by step, It works fine but when I publish the WS, It just does not work and does not even throw any exception. I gave full permissions to ASP.NET and Network users on the .exe which the PSI calls.
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Feb 12, 2009
I'm using the following sub to print files automatically:
Code:
Private Sub printFile(ByVal path As String)
Dim p As New System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo(path)
p.Verb = "print"
[code].....
It works great for text, Word, RTF, Excel, PDF, etc. However, images load by default with Windows Picture and Fax viewer and then don't print.It looks from the MSDN docs like I should be able to reset the default application assigned to the extensions and then maybe I could find another app that will print properly. And the OS acts like it's doing that. When I double-click on the file it does open with the new app. But when the above sub runs, it reverts back to trying to open with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.
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May 10, 2011
I have an application that runs using as AsInvoker manifest, this uses ProcessStartInfo to run another application that is using a HighestAvailable manifest (in my case this runs as Admin and I get the UAC prompt) the first app then quits. The second app then uses ProcessStartInfo to run the first app again, this time it runs as admin (no UAC prompt) I guess this is correct because it is AsInvoker and it is being invoke from an application that is running as admin, but I actually want it to run without Admin rights - or more correctly run it with the lowest possible execution level..I know you can use ProcessStartInfo.Verb = "runas" to elevate but can you descend?
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Jun 1, 2009
We have a piece of software that attempts to print .tif images using a ProcessStartInfo object. It sets the Verb property to "print" and the FileName property to the path of the image. It then sets the UseShellExecute property to true and executes the Process.Start() method.
However, nothing happens. I created a small test program to list the Verbs associated with .tif images and it only shows "Shell", but not "print".
I cannot modify this piece of software, so is there a way to define or register the "print" verb for .tif image types to allow them to print?
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Aug 30, 2011
I am using the following code and a remote server:
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The problem is that the acceess rights are not recognized correctly. If I log in manually with the same credentials then the rights are set correctly. Is there something else that need to be set for this towork correctly? I just realized I clicked VS.net instead of VB.net (moderator move this to correct area.)
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May 18, 2010
i'm trying to launch mpc(media player classic) in background for playing some music.
Like it's supposed to be background, i don't want the player to be visible.
I've tryed this out (see below) without expected result. What should i do ?
Dim proc As New Process Dim IS_READING As Boolean = False Try
[Code]...
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Jun 30, 2009
I have a service that runs under local system that I need to have execute an external .exe using alternate credentials. Using the code I have posted here, I get the error "Error-:-The parameter is incorrect" and the target site is "Boolean tartWithCreateProcess(System.Diagnostics.ProcessStartInfo)"Here is the code:
Try
Dim AuditProcess As New Process
Dim p As System.Security.SecureString = New System.Security.SecureString
[code]....
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I 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]
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Aug 23, 2010
I need help and wondering if you can help me to get my first project...it's a hobby and wondering if you can get me code for this so i can see how it does it* Evaluate( ) Prints the evaluation of the hand to the evaluation Label.
o If IsFlush( ), prints "flush; "
o calls SetPipArray( )
o Uses a For Loop to go through pipArray. For each element, uses a Select Case statement to
[code]....
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Feb 13, 2012
In our projects we use setting variables to store user setting for the applications. Moreover, with every latest version of the applications, we upgrade these variables to retain user settings.Normally, this works fine, but recently one of my end user reported an error i.e.Configuration System failed to initialize". The error is related to user.config file. Therefore we requested the user to send us his file.After received the folder, we noticed that it contains 3 files (3begfjb.newcfg,3begfjb.tmp and user. config). 3begfjb.tmp is an empty file, while 3begfjb.newcfg and user.config are identical files. We tried to open these files but the data in user.config isn't proper xml rather its unreadable formatted file.Do any you guys had experienced this sort of issue or any ideas how and what may have created these files and corrupted user.config file.
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Apr 13, 2012
Problem drawing dotted path lines, with even dots along the path line.I want to draw a path line that can be any shape (square, round, outline etc), and along this path line I want even dots to appear.
I also want to be able to resize the shape (as in the example attached)This is very easy to do using "DrawPath" and defining points for the path and using a pen defined as dots.The problem I have is I want the dots to be evenly placed along the path, on any shape or size I draw.In the example I have created, I create a square with 4 points and draw a dotted path.There are 2 buttons that allows me to resize the square (larger or smaller) this helps show the problem more clearly.
The path starts at the top left corner and finishes back at the top left corner, the dots are evenly placed along the path, except the final dots at the end of the path. (Sometimes the dots are even and other times they are not even).The shapes I want to draw can be any size and any shape, but I have used a square in this example to show the problem I have. point me in the direction I need to go that allows me to draw the dots and give the impression that they are even all along the path, for all shapes and sizes.
In the pictures below if you change the size of the shape, one will have even looking dots, the other will not.
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Dec 7, 2010
i used the following codes:
private mediapath as string = "C:movie.avi"
private form1_loads blah blah blah
[code].....
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Apr 7, 2009
I am trying to create a function to convert a mapped drive path to a UNC path. I did some googling and found several different pages on the matter. I am most interested in the first one, but I cannot seem to get the code to cooperate. Since the original post was in C#, here is my VB.NET conversion:
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May 22, 2012
I 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.
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Jun 14, 2012
I'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.
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Apr 12, 2012
I want to draw a path line that can be any shape (square, round, outline etc), and along this path line I want even dots to appear. I also want to be able to resize the shape (as in the example attached) This is very easy to do using "DrawPath" and defining points for the path and using a pen defined as dots. The problem I have is I want the dots to be evenly placed along the path, on any shape or size I draw.
In the example I have created, I create a square with 4 points and draw a dotted path. There are 2 buttons that allows me to resize the square (larger or smaller) this helps show the problem more clearly. The path starts at the top left corner and finishes back at the top left corner, the dots are evenly placed along the path, except the final dots at the end of the path. (Sometimes the dots are even and other times they are not even).
The shapes I want to draw can be any size and any shape, but I have used a square in this example to show the problem I have. I need to to draw the dots and give the impression that they are even all along the path, for all shapes and sizes. [Code]
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Jul 16, 2011
i get this error "Illegal character in path" when checking for a folder to see if it exists.
the folder is D:PlanificatorPlanificatorPlanificatorServerinDebugData1 and it exists.
Function IDExists(ByVal User As String)
User = User.Trim
Scrie("Se verifica existenta ID-ului " & User)
[code]....
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Nov 29, 2010
Well now i have an issue which is pointing in the use of "path's" physical and network.I have a SQL server on a Server machine and i have a desktop machine used as client.I'm runing from my client machine a stored procedure in order to add a streaming data base.But also before i run this procedure i run another one which prepare the desired "path", this procedure takes:
myPath="\ServerSharedFolderSQL
in order to run the first procedure i have to turn myPath in each physical name:
myPath="DriveLetter:PublicWorkFilesSQL"
Now my Issue is how i will have the physical path, which is build it on the server and which it's from very difficult (to imposible) to know it? Basically i need a function which will return me the physical path, which the implementation it's not knowing to me. My developing environment is vb.net 2010?
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