Functions Language

FilePath

The FilePath() function returns the directory path portion of a full file path, excluding the file name.

Related functions: FileList, FileName


Syntax:

FilePath(FilePathName)
  • In the Quintessence Editor (Studio) using Python language, use: Qx.FilePath()
 See parameter descriptions

FilePathNameThe full directory path and file name.

Examples:

The examples provided below are based on fictitious data for illustrative purposes only.

> Example 1: Retrieve the file name from a file path


Range:

C:\File1.txt
C:\NewFiles\File2.txt

Formula:

return := FilePath(Range);

Result:

C:\
C:\NewFiles\