Default file path ...

[amir100]

Hi all,

I am currently working with the StreamWriter class. I am using the constructor which has a string filepath for its parameter. The constructor should look like:

StreamWriter(string filename)

I wanna write to a file named "exceptions.log". This is how I create the instance of the StreamWriter:

StreamWriter sw = New StreamWriter("exceptions.log")

Now, my question is, why is .net tried to create a "C:\WINDOWS\system32\exceptions.log"? Is "C:\WINDOWS\system32" a default file path? If so, how do I change it?

This is not that big of a problem though. Im just curious. I could easily input the absolute path or use the Application.StartUpPath and the like.

Thx.

 

[penfold69]

I would assume that the file is being created in the Current Working Directory

If you use a shortcut to a program, for example, there is the option to set the working directory there.

Because you are most likely running this from within the IDE, I would guess that your project "inherits" its CWD from the IDE, which is most likely c:\windows\system32

Under the Properties of your particular project, within the Configuration Properties tree item, you will see Debugging. Within there is the option to set your Working Directory, I believe that is what you will need!

B.