How do I convert a DFREF (data folder reference) to a string?

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How can I convert a DFREF to a string for user interaction?

Function Test(dfr)
	DFREF dfr 
	Display dfr:wave0							// OK
    if ((DataFolderRefStatus(dfr)==0)
        // invalid
        abort "invalid data folder reference was passed: "
    endif
    return 1
End

 

GetDataFolder allows to convert a DFREF into a string. But in you case the DFREF will be invalid so the string is rather not interesting or?
 

September 16, 2025 at 10:42 am - Permalink

Thank you, I did not see this application when looking at

displayhelptopic "Data Folder References"

In my current application it will be useful when iterating, to identify the source of a problem.

September 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm - Permalink

 
Function/S DFRPath(DFREF dfr)

	String path = GetDataFolder(1,dfr)	// full path
	return path
End

Function test()
	DFREF dfr = GetDataFolderDFR()
	
	String path = DFRPath(dfr)
	print path
End

 

September 18, 2025 at 11:36 pm - Permalink