Purpose
Returns a string indicating the user's home directory path. You can call this function from the MapBasic window in MapInfo Pro.
Syntax
HomeDirectory$()Return Value
String
Description
The HomeDirectory$() function returns a string which indicates the user's home directory path.
The significance of a home directory path depends on the hardware platform on which the user is running. The table below summarizes the platform-dependent home directory path definitions.
| Environment | Definition of "Home Directory" |
|---|---|
| Windows | The directory path to the user's Windows directory. |
Example
Dim s_home_dir As String
s_home_dir = HomeDirectory$()See Also:
ApplicationDirectory$() function, ProgramDirectory$() function, SystemInfo() function