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06-28-2012
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How to convert relative path to absolute path?
Hello Everyone,
I want to convert Relative Path - /home/stevin/data/APP_SERVICE/../datafile.txt to Absolute Path - /home/stevin/data/datafile.txt Is there a built-in tool in Unix to do this or any good ideas as to how can I implement this. -Steve |
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06-28-2012
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What OS?
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06-28-2012
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Generic method: Code:
( cd path; pwd ) |
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06-28-2012
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Scrutinizer: I don't think I follow your code. Can you please elaborate.
Radoulov: I am using Linux 2.6.18-194.el5 |
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06-28-2012
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Code:
readlink -f /home/stevin/data/APP_SERVICE/../datafile.txt There is an utility called realpath too. |
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06-28-2012
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Quote:
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( cd /home/stevin/data/APP_SERVICE/../datafile.txt; pwd ) It is a generic method that should work on most Unix platforms.. |
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