Get / Set Windows Current Working Directory in LabVIEW

[John.P]

Overview

This example shows how to get or set Windows current working directory by calling Windows dll.

Description

Sometimes when working with LabVIEW you may need to get or set the Windows current working directory, especially when interacting with another application using either files or Active X.

This is a simple VI that can get or set the current working directory.  If a directory path is entered, the example will set the current working directory. If no input is entered, the VI will return the current working directory path.

There is no direct function in LabVIEW allowing to achieve this goal, so this example VI calls a Windows DLL to provide the functionality.

Requirements

• LabVIEW 2012 (or compatible)
• Windows OS

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. If you need to get the current working directory, leave Set Directory control empty and run the VI
2. If you need to set the current working directory to a desired path, then set Set Directory control properly and run the VI

Additional Information or References

VI Block Diagram

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