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FileNameDrop

FileNameDrop
drops the first n path elements in the file name .
FileNameDrop
drops the last n path elements in the file name .
FileNameDrop
drops elements m through n in the file name .
FileNameDrop
drops the last path element in the file name .
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  • FileNameDrop by default assumes that path elements are separated by pathname separators suitable for your operating system.
  • FileNameDrop just operates on names of files; it does not actually search for the file specified.
  • If more elements are specified to be dropped than are present, FileNameDrop just drops those that are present.
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Basic Examples   (2)
Find the parent directory:
On Windows, the share name is treated as a single unit:
Find the parent directory:
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Click for copyable input
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In[2]:=
Click for copyable input
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On Windows, the share name is treated as a single unit:
In[1]:=
Click for copyable input
Out[1]=
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