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FileNameTake

FileNameTake["name"]
gives the last path element in the file name "name".
FileNameTake["name", n]
gives the first n path elements in the file name "name".
FileNameTake["name", -n]
gives the last n path elements in the file name "name".
FileNameTake["name", {m, n}]
gives elements m through n in the file name "name".
  • FileNameTake by default assumes that path elements are separated by pathname separators suitable for your operating system.
  • FileNameTake[..., OperatingSystem->"os"] uses the conventions of the specified operating system. Possible choices are "Windows", "MacOSX" and "Unix".
  • FileNameTake just operates on names of files; it does not actually search for the file specified.
  • If more elements are requested than are present, FileNameTake just gives those that are present.
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