Modifying the File Reference of a Container field for Runtime

[argwallace]

Hello,

 

I am managing a runtime solution that contains container fields that store their data by reference rather than inserting the actual data into the container. What is the easiest way to update the path of this referenced file without having to reimport the content again? I know i can use the GetAsText (container::field) to get the current path, but is there a way to modify the underlying path?

 

Thanks in advance and regards,

 

Stephen

[Raybaudi]

Hi

 

you could give a try to this simple method:

 

paste the new path ( "filemac:etc" ) into the container

 

If that satisfies you, you could use the "Replace Field Content..." Records sub-menu to change the path to all the records.

[comment]

I know i can use the GetAsText (container::field) to get the current path, but is there a way to modify the underlying path?

 

The reference is stored in the container field as text - and can be modified by setting the field (or replacing the field contents) to the same text modified by text functions.

[argwallace]

Thanks for the comments! I do see that the text has 2 filepaths. If I were to replace the field contents, would i need to include both of these paths too or simply the filemac one?

[Raybaudi]

All you'll need is to replace and incude the last one: at the end you'll see only that one.