Exporting using variable filename and get(desktopPath)

[Lawlerdev]

I have a script that sets a variable $Filename Value: Get(DesktopPath) & "xxxfilename"

When I export data with the output file path as $Filename it works fine on a Mac but returns an error on a PC (XP Pro) saying:

"xxxfilename" could not be created on this disk. Use a different name, make more room on the disk, unlock it or use a different disk"

When I export the file as normal it creates the file on the disk as expected.

I am not hung up on using the desktop as the save location. Essentially I want to save a file with a variable filename and then attach it as an email that will work under any OS.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Edited November 12, 2008 by Guest

[comment]

IIRC, you must begin the path with "filewin:/".

Strictly speaking, you should begin the path with either "filewin:/" or "filemac:/", according to the current platform, but as you have discovered, the OS X version is more forgiving.