How do I get the fullname of a file in Adobe AIR?

Question

I'm using something like this to browse for a file in AIR. I can get the filename, but what I need is the fullname of the file. Is there a way to do that?

var file:FileReference = new FileReference();
file.addEventListener(Event.SELECT, selectHandler);
file.browse();

private function selectHandler(e:Event):void{
file.removeEventListener(Event.SELECT, selectHandler);
var name = file.name;
}


Answer 1

Are you using Flex Builder? I'd put a break in the handler and see what is available. the "name" property is proper for getting the filename as it is on disk though, so I don't know what the problem is in your situation.

Answer 2

I'm no air expert, but how about file.nativePath ?

Answer 3

I am not sure if FileReference can give you the absolute path of the file you selected. So i suggest you to use nativePath property of the File rather than FileReference.

var file:File = File.userDirectory;
file.addEventListener(Event.SELECT, selectHandler);
file.browse();

private function selectHandler(e:Event):void{
file.removeEventListener(Event.SELECT, selectHandler);
var filePath:String= file.nativePath;
}

I hope this will help.