[RESOLVED] Streamwriter file location

Hello all,

When there's no file path in the streamwriter constructor does anyone know the location the file gets output to?

ie

Code:

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Dim sw as StreamWriter = new Streamwriter("test.txt")
sw.close

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Thanks,

Strick

The file gets output to the working directory, which is usually the folder containing the executable. The user can change the working directory using a shortcut, though, and you can also change the working directory using ChDir and SetWorkingDirectory.

To always write to the application's folder, use:

Code:

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Application.StartupPath & "\test.txt"

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The "current" directory. Could be where the app is located. Could be the root.... could be anywhere. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to include the path where you want the file to be.

-tg

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Originally Posted by techgnome

The "current" directory. Could be where the app is located. Could be the root.... could be anywhere. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to include the path where you want the file to be.

-tg

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Hi, I totally agree with you, and I always do. But i'm studying towards the MCPD certification and all the samples in the book where a file is being created does not have the full path, only the file name.

Thanks,

Strick

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Originally Posted by Arrival

The file gets output to the working directory, which is usually the folder containing the executable. The user can change the working directory using a shortcut, though, and you can also change the working directory using ChDir and SetWorkingDirectory.

To always write to the application's folder, use:

Code:

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Application.StartupPath & "\test.txt"

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Hi, Thanks

I'll check there for it.

Strick