[jawsscripts] Re: RUN function in JAWS Basic

  • From: "Octavian Rasnita" <orasnita@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 08:43:09 +0200

Another solution is to use the DOS command dir with the parameter /x, like:

C:\> dir /x

It will show the short names for all the directories and files under C:\.

--Octavian

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Csaba Godo" <arpadhazi68.jawsul@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "JAWSScripts List" <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 7:13 AM
Subject: [jawsscripts] RUN function in JAWS Basic


> Hi everybody,
> 
> I've just ran into a problem using the "Run" function. I thought I share 
> my experience. The "Run" function takes only one parameter, which is a 
> path. It could be a name of a file, or a complete path of an internet 
> address. The documentation writes that this function acts like the "Run" 
> dialog box in the Windows. But it is not mentioned that it could not 
> accept long file or directory names. It could accept only the old short 
> names. So if I want the directory "C:\Program Files" to open, I have to 
> give "C:\\Progra~1" as parameter. Interesting stuff... no comment..
> 
> Just a question: How is it possible to get the short name of a file or a 
> directory in JAWS Basic? Do somebody have any idea?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Csaba
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