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  1. May 22nd, 2006, 04:43 AM #1
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    Invalid Pathname Issue in eVB

    Hi all,
    i have some problem in indicating the pathway of some files that my eVB program needs. suppose i need to reference a text file in the directory "Windows" in my PDA. i made the following code

    strContactList = "\Windows\ContactList.txt"

    but the PDA give me error. and state that it is of invalid pathname. can someone pls help me in this. thks in advance.

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  2. May 22nd, 2006, 07:50 AM #2
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    Re: Invalid Pathname Issue in eVB

    After a comparison with my eVB code, that should be fine.

    What is the actual code you are using?

    Does that file exist on the device?
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  3. May 22nd, 2006, 10:27 PM #3
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    Re: Invalid Pathname Issue in eVB

    hi "si the geek",
    thks for replying, i got it solved. i didnt realise that the filename is case sensitive. anyway, appreciate your help.

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