TemporaryFolder Function
Used to access the Temporary folder.
Syntax
result = TemporaryFolder
Notes
TemporaryFolder returns a reference to a folder on the user's startup volume. Use it when you need to store a file in a place that the user can't see on the desktop. GetTemporaryFolderItem creates a FolderItem in this folder.
The TemporaryFolder function provides a way to access the Temporary folder that will work under different language systems.
The SpecialFolder module enables you to access many special folders that are managed by the OS.
Windows
On Windows, TemporaryFolder returns a reference to \user\Local Settings\Temp.
Macintosh
On Macintosh, TemporaryFolder returns a reference to :private:tmp:501:TemporaryItems.
Linux
On Linux, TemporaryFolder returns a reference to the /tmp directory.
Examples
This example displays the absolute path to the user's Temporary folder.
f=TemporaryFolder
if f <> Nil Then
MsgBox f.AbsolutePath
Else
MsgBox "The folderItem does not exist."
End if
See Also
ApplicationSupportFolder, DesktopFolder, FontsFolder, GetTemporaryFolderItem, PreferencesFolder, StartupItemsFolder, SystemFolder, TrashFolder, SpecialFolder functions.