Get file path if file is in another folder

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I have a text file inside a drive. Probably inside a folder in the drive. I know the filename and drive name. I searches the file occurance through

var file = Directory.GetFiles(ftpPath,fileName,SearchOption.AllDirectories);

That is ok. But if the file is in a folder under the drive how could I get the ne path in ftpPath variable?

I could not find any valid solution for this.

Have you seen this post. Seems like they are doing the same thing. — Jay
– Jay, Commented Aug 7, 2013 at 15:00
I have the Drive. I just need the full path if its under a folder. They are talking about filename — Zigma
– Zigma, Commented Aug 7, 2013 at 15:02

Christoph Fink · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-07 15:09:54Z

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It should be something like:

ftpPath = Path.GetDirectoryName(file[0]);

Now the path in which filename was found in is stored in ftpPath. Of course you should add some checks before accessing file to ensure it was actually found...

answered Aug 7, 2013 at 15:09

Christoph Fink

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Jay · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-07 15:06:28Z

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To parse the path of a path + filename string use:

System.IO.Path.GetDirectoryName(ftpPath);

ftpPath = @"C:\Path\To\The\File\Filename.dll";
will output @"C:\Path\To\The\File"

answered Aug 7, 2013 at 15:06

Jay

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