Functions

applicationFile

Supported By

Syntax

[the] applicationFile of factor

applicationFile ( expression )

Factor and expression yield strings.

Description

The applicationFile function returns a file that represents the application with the specified name. If no such application can be found, the applicationFile function returns empty. In OpenXION, the locations searched for applications are determined by the applicationPaths property.

Note

The applicationFile function is specific to OpenXION; it is not part of the XION Scripting Language Standard.

Security

To use this function, OpenXION's security settings must allow the FILE_SYSTEM_READ security key. If the required security key is denied, a script error will be triggered.

Synonyms

appFile, progFile, programFile

See Also

open, applicationPaths, appPath, docPath, docFile, appOrDocPath, appOrDocFile