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FileBaseName

FileBaseName
gives the base name for a file without its extension.
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  • FileBaseName by default assumes pathname separators and other conventions suitable for your operating system.
  • FileBaseName just operates on names of files; it does not actually search for the file specified.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Find base name of the file:
Split off the last extension:
Find base name of the file:
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Click for copyable input
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Split off the last extension:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
Out[1]=
Possible Issues   (1)
The period is not considered part of the name, even if there is no extension:
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