Subj : Re: File Name is Too Long for a Paradox 5.0 Table
To   : borland.public.cpp.borlandcpp
From :  Bruce Salzman
Date : Fri May 20 2005 02:43 pm


"Craig" <cmptdoctor@aol.com> wrote in message 
news:428e0d73$1@newsgroups.borland.com...
>I have a legacy Paradox Database 8.0,
>
> When I use long directory names, I get the below error when I try
> to open the Paradox DB.
>
> File Name is Too Long for a Paradox 5.0 Table, I found the error
> code on Borland 9499 but does not give a fix.
>
> If I shorten the database it will work, but this is not feasible for
> clients.
>
> Has anyone seen this problem or have solution for Long File Names?

Have you tried GetShortPathName() from the WinAPI?

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Bruce

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