Functions

path

Supported By

Syntax

[the] path of factor

path ( expression )

Factor and expression yield strings.

Description

The path function returns the path of the application or document with the specified name. If no such application or document can be found, the path function returns empty. In OpenXION, the locations searched for applications and documents are determined by the applicationPaths and documentPaths properties, respectively.

Note

The path 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

appOrDocPath, progOrDocPath

See Also

open, applicationPaths, documentPaths, appPath, appFile, docPath, docFile, appOrDocFile