Shortcut Path

[RobRod]

Hello there,

I use this code to save a screenshot:

_ScreenCapture_CaptureWnd(@ScriptDir & "\blubb.jpg", $hWnd)

I execute my script from different directories by shortcuts. Of course the screenshots always saves to the folder where my *.exe is located.

For example, if my script is "c:autoitscript.exe" and I place a shortcut to this executable on my desktop, the screenshot will still be saved to c:autoit - and not on the desktop. Is there something like @ShortcutDir or how to manage this?

[Nikolle9203]

Try with this func " FileGetShortName"

$path=FileGetShortName(@ScriptDir & "blubb.jpg")

 _ScreenCapture_CaptureWnd($path, $hWnd)

[somdcomputerguy]

So you want the screenshot file to be put in the directory from where it's calling shortcut is located, and not in the directory where the script (no matter whether it's compiled or not) is located? Replace the @ScriptDir macro with the @WorkingDir macro. Actually, I don't know for sure that that will work. Well, I know the ScriptDir macro needs to be replaced, but I'm not entirely sure it's the WorkingDir one. See the Help file (in the Macros category) for all.

[RobRod]

@Nikolle: the result is exactly the same. It gives the path where the .exe is located, not from where it is called from (the shortcut).

@somdcomputerguy: tried this already, also read the help file. Looks like there is nothing that works right now (or more programming is needed). I just use a directory select dialog for now. Thank you both.