Dos filename to regular filename

In regards to the snip below, which retrieves the path of the the launching object......

Dim CommandArgs() As String = Environment.GetCommandLineArgs
FilePath = CommandArgs(1)

I can I get it to show the regular file path? I don't want the dos thingy with the ~'s here and there.


I hope I have provided enough information in my question :) thanks

If you are getting the shortpath ,then you can use this PInvoke function "GetFullPathName" that converts it to the fullpath .

try this example i knocked together for you :)

VB Code:

Private Declare Function GetLongPathName Lib "kernel32" Alias "GetLongPathNameA" (ByVal lpszShortPath As String, ByVal lpszLongPath As System.Text.StringBuilder, ByVal cchBuffer As Int32) As Int32
 
    Private Sub Button1_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Button1.Click
        '/// your dos path here ...
        Dim dospath As String = "C:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Acrobat\ACROBA~3.EXE"
        '/// StringBuilder to hold the received full path ...
        Dim sbFile As New System.Text.StringBuilder(256)
 
        GetLongPathName(dospath, sbFile, sbFile.Capacity)
 
        MessageBox.Show(sbFile.ToString)
    End Sub

Maybe I should update my API Guide dynamic_sysop , good to see you again .:)

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thanks