My.Application.Info.DirectoryPath Property
Gets the directory where the application is stored.
' Usage
Dim value As String = My.Application.Info.DirectoryPath
' Declaration
Public ReadOnly Property DirectoryPath As String
Return Value
A String that contains the directory where the application is stored.
Remarks
The My.Application.Info.DirectoryPath property gets the directory where the application is stored.
Example
This example uses the My.Application.Info.DirectoryPath property to display the directory path where the application is stored.
MsgBox("Application directory path: " & My.Application.Info.DirectoryPath)
Requirements
Namespace: Microsoft.VisualBasic.ApplicationServices
Class: AssemblyInfo
Assembly: Visual Basic Runtime Library (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)
Availability by Project Type
| Project type | Available |
|---|---|
Windows Application |
Yes |
Class Library |
Yes |
Console Application |
Yes |
Windows Control Library |
Yes |
Web Control Library |
No |
Windows Service |
Yes |
Web Site |
No |
Permissions
The following permission may be necessary:
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
Controls the ability to access files and folders. Associated enumeration: Unrestricted. |
For more information, see Code Access Security and Requesting Permissions.
See Also
Reference
My.Application.Info Object
Microsoft.VisualBasic.ApplicationServices.AssemblyInfo.DirectoryPath