Guidelines for using folder and file paths

Use the Get System Folder Path (getSpecialFolder) command

You should use the Get System Folder Path (getSpecialFolder) command when you need to use system folder paths like My Documents or Program Files.

Avoid hardcoding paths in the script

Be careful when hardcoding folder or file paths in your script. If the folder or file location changes, you need to change your script and publish a new version.

Whenever possible, use parameters to store folder or file paths that are input data to your script.

Related links

• Guidelines for naming variables, subroutines, and scripts
• Guidelines for using variables
• Guidelines for using parameters
• Guidelines for using comments
• Guidelines for using subroutines
• Guidelines for building scripts
• Guidelines for publishing scripts
• Guidelines for using selectors
• Guidelines for using regular expressions
• Guidelines for handling the control flow of your script
• Guidelines for handling exceptions in your script
• Guidelines for using chatbots
• Guidelines for using computer vision in your scripts
• Guidelines for automating application windows