Syntax
DefaultDir$(Type)
Remarks
Returns the path currently set for the default folder specified by Type, a number that corresponds to a default folder, as shown in the following table.
Type | Explanation |
0 | DOC-PATH |
1 | PICTURE-PATH |
2 | USER-DOT-PATH |
3 | WORKGROUP-DOT-PATH |
4 | INI-PATH |
5 | AUTOSAVE-PATH |
6 | TOOLS-PATH |
7 | CBT-PATH |
8 | STARTUP-PATH |
9 | The program-file path (PROGRAMDIR) |
10 | The graphics-filter path (fixed; cannot be changed) |
11 | The text-converter path (fixed; cannot be changed) |
12 | The proofing-tool path (fixed; cannot be changed) |
13 | The temporary-file path |
14 | The current folder |
15 | The style-gallery–template path (can be changed using ChDefaultDir) |
16 | The Trash folder (Macintosh only) |
17 | The Microsoft folder (Macintosh only) |
Example
This example sets TOOLS-PATH to C:\TOOLS if it is not set already. On the Macintosh, substitute a folder name such as HD:TOOLS.
If DefaultDir$(6) = "" Then
ChDefaultDir "C:\TOOLS", 6
End If
See Also
ChDefaultDir, ChDir