CP is compatible with /XP/Vista/7 according to: http://copypath.codeplex.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mario Brusco" <mrb620@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: November 15, 2013 10:41 AM Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: RUN function in JAWS Basic there also is a program called copy path that installs a shortcut in the context menu (apps key or shift+f10) that allows for copying the long or short path/name of a file into the clipboard, and then it can be pasted where ever it's needed. CP is french based, but I think there is an english page and not sure if it's compatible in vista/7/8. hth s----- Original Message ----- From: "Octavian Rasnita" <orasnita@xxxxxxxxx> To: <jawsscripts@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: November 15, 2013 1:33 AM Subject: [jawsscripts] Re: RUN function in JAWS Basic The most easy way is to take the first 6 chars of each directory or file and append ~1 to them. Of course, this only if the directory/file name is longer than 8 chars. If there are more directories on a certain level that begin with that string, you may need to use ~2, ~3... For example: "C:\\Progra~1\\TextPa~1\\TextPad.exe" --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 > __________ďż˝ > > View the list's information and change your settings at > http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts > __________ďż˝ View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts __________ďż˝ View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts __________ďż˝ View the list's information and change your settings at http://www.freelists.org/list/jawsscripts