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FileNameDepth

FileNameDepth
gives the number of path elements in the file name .
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  • FileNameDepth by default assumes pathname separators and other conventions suitable for your operating system.
  • FileNameDepth just operates on names of files; it does not actually search for the file specified.
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Basic Examples   (3)
Find the number of path elements that make up a file name:
File name depths of some standard directories:
On Windows, the share name is treated as a single unit:
Find the number of path elements that make up a file name:
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File name depths of some standard directories:
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On Windows, the share name is treated as a single unit:
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