chdir
Syntax
- int chdir(string path)
Arguments
- path
- The path of the directory/folder you want to change to.
Return
- Returns 0 if the system successfully changed to the new folder, non-zero otherwise.
Description
- Changes the current working directory to the specified directory/folder on the user's filesystem. Remember to use double backslashes in the path.
Example
if (chdir("c:\\abc\\mynewfolder") != 0) {
msgBox(MB_OK, "Successful", "Successfully changed the current working directory.");
}
else msgBox(MB_OK | MB_ICONWARNING, "Error", "The system was unable to change to the given folder.");
Also see
- getSpecialFolder, rmdir, getcwd
Comments
- Everyone can add their comments about their experiences with this function here. Tips for using it are welcome, too.