aliasReference

returns the name and location of the file or folder that an alias, symbolic link, or shortcut refers to.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server, mobile OS: mac, windows, linux, ios, android Introduced: 1.1 Security: disk

# Syntax

the aliasReference of aliasPath

# Params

- aliasPath : The location and name of the alias whose referenced file or folder you want to get. If you specify a name but not a location, LiveCode assumes the file is in the defaultFolder.

# Examples

the aliasReference of "/Disk/Folder/Alias"

put the aliasReference of it into fileToOpen

# Description

Use the aliasReference function to perform an operation on a file after the user has selected an alias, symbolic link, or shortcut to the file.

# Tags

file system,

# See

- **keyword:** file - **constant:** empty - **command:** create alias - **function:** result, aliasReference - **control structure:** function - **glossary:** symbolic link, shortcut, return, alias, folder