.Net - Remove dots from the path

Question

How can I convert "c:\foo\..\bar" into "c:\bar"?

Answer 1

string path = Path.GetFullPath("C:\\foo\\..\\bar"); // path = "C:\\bar"

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Answer 2

I believe what you're looking for is Syetem.IO.Path as it provides methods to deal with several issues regarding generic paths, even Internet paths.

Answer 3

Not a direct answer, but from the question I suspect you are trying to reinvent the System.IO.Path.Combine() method. That should eliminate the need to create paths like the one you are asking about overall.

Answer 4

Try System.IO.Path.GetFullPath(@"c:\foo..\bar")

Answer 5

Have you tried

string path = Path.GetFullPath(@"C:\foo\..\bar");

in C# using the System.IO.Path class?

Answer 6

Use Path.GetFullPath