LongPathToShortPath
InstallShield 2023 » InstallScript Language Reference
The LongPathToShortPath function converts a long file name to its equivalent short file name. The parameter svPath can be an absolute path or a relative path, and it may include a file name; but the folder or file it specifies must exist on the target system.
For an explanation of long file names, see Long File Names.
Syntax
LongPathToShortPath ( svPath );
Parameters
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Parameter |
Description |
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svPath |
Specifies a long file name and returns its associated short file name. Note:LongPathToShortPath removes trailing backslashes from long file names. |
Return Values
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Return Value |
Description |
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0 |
Indicates that the function was successful. |
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< 0 |
Indicates that the function was not successful. |
Additional Information
Since LongPathToShortPath can succeed only if the specified folder or file can be found on the target system, you may need to set the current folder before specifying a relative path. For example, if svPath contains the relative path InstallShield, which exists in the folder C:\Program Files, the setup is not able to find it unless the current folder is C:\Program Files. Use the ChangeDirectory function to change the current folder when necessary before calling LongPathToShortPath so that the target folder or path can be found.
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