LongPathFromShortPath

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Use the LongPathFromShortPath function to convert a short file name to its equivalent long file name.

For an explanation of long file names, see Long File Names.

Syntax

LongPathFromShortPath ( svPath );

Parameters

LongPathFromShortPath Parameters
Parameter	Description
svPath	Specifies a short file name and returns its associated long file name.

Return Values

LongPathFromShortPath Return Values
Return Value	Description
0	Indicates that the function was successful.
< 0	Indicates that the function was not successful.