Bikeman17 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I am struggling to create paths to save a pdf document on a Mac and Windows desktops. I don't want to save it in a folder just on the desktop. Any help will be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughemi Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The built-in function Get(DesktopPath) is designed for just that purpose, and is cross-platform. Set a variable to Get(DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" and use that variable in your save command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeman17 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 I must be missing something. I entered it but there is no file on the desktop. In the Specify Output File dialog box, entered the following calc file:Get (DesktopPath) & mylist.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughemi Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 No, create a variable (let's call it $thePath): $thePath = Get(DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" <—note the quotes! In the Specify Output File dialog, enter $thePath . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeman17 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Well ... I entered different strings with no results $thePath = Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" $thePath / Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" $thePath: Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" Please advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceR Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 It is difficult to answer questions when you provide such incomplete information. Best would be to post your entire file; or a simplified example. Next best would be to post a complete copy of your script. This works best if you print the script to PDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeman17 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Basically, I try to save a pdf file on the desktop using the Save Records as PDF command. That's all. I tried several ways with no results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Well ... I entered different strings with no results $thePath = Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" $thePath / Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" $thePath: Get (DesktopPath) & "YourFileName.pdf" Please advise The Specify Output File doesn't allow calculations, that's why you need to define the complete path as variable first, then use it as the path expression: Set Variable [ $path ; Get ( DesktopPath ) & "YourFileName.pdf" ] Save Records as PDF … [ Specify Output File: $path ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeman17 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Ahhhh there you go EOS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceR Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 "Basically, I try to save a pdf file on the desktop using the Save Records as PDF command. That's all. I tried several ways with no results." That's why it is more considerate to actually SHOW what you are doing by providing a copy of your file or copy of your script. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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