[2005] Relative Path To Bin Directory

[jeffnyc]

I have a text file that will be distributed with my application. I was thinking to put it in the bin directory. How would I refer to that folder using a relative path?

Admittingly, I am somewhat of a newbie. I think I just don't have an understanding of the basics of putting the final release application on a client's machine - what are the steps, folders go along with it?

Perhaps I need to be pointed to a tutorial unless the steps are simple enough to post here.

[nmadd]

You could consider saving your file somewhere within your application's startup folder: Application.StartupPath

Here are some links that may help you with deployment:
http://www.developer.com/net/net/article.php/3352511
http://www.startvbdotnet.com/extras/deploy.aspx

Hope that helps.

EDIT: I'm not sure if you are using 2005 as the thread says or 2002 as your profile says.

[jeffnyc]

You could consider saving your file somewhere within your application's startup folder: Application.StartupPath

Here are some links that may help you with deployment:
http://www.developer.com/net/net/article.php/3352511
http://www.startvbdotnet.com/extras/deploy.aspx

Hope that helps.

EDIT: I'm not sure if you are using 2005 as the thread says or 2002 as your profile says.

Thanks. I just upgraded to 2005.... had to take the plunge - too many differences....

[jeffnyc]

Just curious, when you deploy - do you need to specify config files in "additional files" such as the one created by My.Settings ?