aliasReference

Type

function

Summary

Returns the name and location of the file or folder that an alias, symbolic link, or shortcut refers to.

Syntax

the aliasReference of <aliasPath>

aliasReference(<aliasPath>)

Description

Use the aliasReference function to perform an operation on a file after the user has selected an alias, symbolic link, or shortcut to the file.

Parameters

Name	Type	Description
aliasPath		The location and name of the alias whose referenced file or folder you want to get. If you specify a name but not a location, LiveCode assumes the file is in the defaultFolder.

Examples

the aliasReference of "/Disk/Folder/Alias"

put the aliasReference of it into fileToOpen

Value

Name	Type	Description
return		The aliasReference function returns the name and location of a file or folder.
the result		If the aliasPath does not exist, the aliasReference function returns empty and the result is set to "can't get".

Related

keyword: file

command: create alias

constant: empty

control structure: function

function: result, aliasReference

glossary: symbolic link, shortcut, return, alias, folder

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.1

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile