ChDir Statement

Changes the current directory or drive.

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This statement currently does not work as documented. See this issue for more information.


Syntax:

ChDir Text As String

Parameter

Text: Any string expression that specifies the directory path or drive.

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If you only want to change the current drive, enter the drive letter followed by a colon.


Error codes:

5 Invalid procedure call

76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found 76 Path not found

Example:

Sub ExampleChDir

Dim sDir1 As String , sDir2 As String

    sDir1 = "c:\Test"

    sDir2 = "d:\Private"

    ChDir( sDir1 )

    MsgBox CurDir

    ChDir( sDir2 )

    MsgBox CurDir

End Sub